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MILF FW Week 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Schlager (ranked 1893 p4p, 2102 weight class) and Lucian Lindsey (ranked 194 p4p, 214 weight class). Lucian Lindsey acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marc Schlager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucian Lindsey!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindsey gets a clinch.
Lindsey misses with a body punch.
Lindsey tries to throw a body punch but Schlager avoids it by throwing Lindsey back against the cage.
Lindsey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schlager is defending well for now.
Lindsey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindsey misses with a body punch.
Schlager ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schlager no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schlager keeping moving, preventing Lindsey from controlling successfully.
Lindsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlager swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lindsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlager is looking for a triangle but Lindsey pushes his legs off easily.
Lindsey passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lindsey seems to be looking for submissions.
Schlager is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlager looking for submissions off his back.
Lindsey has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lindsey stands up from mount. Strange move.
Lindsey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schlager, pushing him back against the cage.
Lindsey tries to score a body lock takedown but Schlager shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schlager definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lindsey looking for a takedown.
Schlager ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schlager no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schlager is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindsey defends well.
Schlager working for a triangle but Lindsey defends it easily.
Lindsey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schlager has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lindsey has managed to get both his arms back between Schlager's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlager keeping moving, preventing Lindsey from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lindsey tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlager is retaining full guard.
Schlager looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lindsey is looking to stand up but Schlager won't let him.
Schlager looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schlager has his foot on Lindsey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lindsey works his way back into a safe position though.
Lindsey is pushing down on Schlager's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schlager is fighting to maintain full guard but Lindsey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lindsey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lindsey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schlager sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlager is staying active underneath Lindsey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lindsey is looking to advance position but Schlager won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schlager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schlager is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lindsey pulls his head out easily.
Lindsey wants to take a breather but Schlager is having none of it.
Lindsey decides to stand and escape the position.
Lindsey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Schlager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schlager looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey prevents Schlager from improving his position.
Lindsey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schlager looking for subs from the bottom but Lindsey mounts him!
Lindsey is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Lindsey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been informed that Lindsey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lindsey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schlager is keeping busy.
Lindsey trying to control the position but instead, Schlager has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lindsey into the cage.
Schlager decides to pull guard.
Lindsey wants to get up but he can't break Schlager's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucian Lindsey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lindsey has closed the distance and engaged Schlager in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Schlager.
Lindsey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schlager on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schlager decides to pull guard.
Lindsey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schlager is keeping the position for now.
Lindsey passes Schlager's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lindsey wants to work for an arm triangle but Schlager is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schlager is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lindsey pulls his head out easily.
Schlager manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsey wants to control from the top but Schlager keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlager escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lindsey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lindsey wants to control from the top but Schlager keeps moving.
Schlager has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lindsey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lindsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindsey wants to get up but he can't break Schlager's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lindsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindsey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schlager looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schlager has his foot on Lindsey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lindsey works his way back into a safe position though.
Schlager is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lindsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlager swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey wants to control from the top but Schlager keeps moving.
Lindsey looking to pass the guard.
Lindsey wants to stand but Schlager has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schlager is on top in guard.
Lindsey looking to control.
Lindsey keeping full guard, as Schlager tries to pass.
Lindsey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey wants to sweep but no luck.
Schlager postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lindsey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schlager, into his guard.
Lindsey tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlager is retaining full guard.
Lindsey wants to control from the top but Schlager keeps moving.
Lindsey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lindsey wants to get up but he can't break Schlager's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lindsey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lindsey has Schlager up against the cage in a clinch.
Lindsey tries a body shot but Schlager blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey wants a takedown.
Lindsey missing with knees to the body.
Lindsey tries to throw a body punch but Schlager avoids it by throwing Lindsey back against the cage.
Lindsey is looking for a takedown.
Schlager pulls Lindsey into guard.
Schlager is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindsey defends well.
Lindsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schlager working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lindsey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Schlager is tightening it up a little... Lindsey has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lindsey reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lindsey taps out! Nice BJJ there by Schlager!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marc Schlager!
During a confident post fight interview, Marc Schlager thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blazej Maleszewski (ranked 2103 p4p, 2747 weight class) and Finley Cowan (ranked 215 p4p, 268 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blazej Maleszewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Finley Cowan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maleszewski throws a leg kick but Cowan checks it.
Cowan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maleszewski sprawls well. Maleszewski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cowan gets slowly back to his feet.
Maleszewski takes the fight into the clinch.
Maleszewski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cowan.
Maleszewski lands a takedown into guard.
Maleszewski content to stall in guard here.
Cowan 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.
Maleszewski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowan stopping the sweep attempt from Maleszewski.
Maleszewski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maleszewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maleszewski wants to hit a sweep here but Cowan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maleszewski there!
Maleszewski can't escape the position.
Maleszewski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cowan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Maleszewski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maleszewski tries to get to full guard but Cowan has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cowan lands a nice short elbow.
Maleszewski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cowan slips a nice elbow through Maleszewski's hands, connecting with Maleszewski's forehead.
Maleszewski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cowan.
Cowan slips a nice elbow through Maleszewski's hands, connecting with Maleszewski's forehead.
Cowan thows a huge punch but Maleszewski dodges it nicely.
Maleszewski wants to improve his position but Cowan is controlling well.
Maleszewski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Maleszewski moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maleszewski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maleszewski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cowan works over Maleszewski with some ground and pound from guard.
Maleszewski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maleszewski has momentary wrist control but Cowan slips an elbow through the middle.
Maleszewski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maleszewski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cowan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maleszewski working a defensive guard here.
Maleszewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cowan.
Cowan trying to control but Maleszewski is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maleszewski throws a body punch but Cowan moves out of range.
Cowan tries to keep at a distance but Maleszewski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maleszewski pulls guard effortlessly.
Cowan looking to pass the guard.
Cowan trying to control but Maleszewski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maleszewski controls Cowan momentarily but Cowan frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Blazej Maleszewski 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.
Maleszewski darts in and clinches Cowan up against the cage.
Maleszewski has clasped his hands together around Cowan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Maleszewski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cowan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cowan wants to control but Maleszewski postures up.
Maleszewski wants to control but Cowan is keeping him busy.
Cowan prevents Maleszewski from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maleszewski misses with the ground and pound.
Maleszewski trying to control the position but Cowan is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maleszewski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maleszewski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Maleszewski wants to take a breather but Cowan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Maleszewski.
Maleszewski trying to control but Cowan is working from the bottom.
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.
Cowan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maleszewski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cowan tries to land a leg kick but Maleszewski saw it coming and moves away.
Cowan throws a head kick that misses.
Cowan gets tackled into the cage by Maleszewski. Maleszewski maintains the clinch.
Cowan goes for a takedown attempt but Maleszewski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maleszewski has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowan tries to score a body lock takedown but Maleszewski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cowan wants to stall.
Maleszewski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cowan regains guard.
Maleszewski wants to control from the top but Cowan keeps moving.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maleszewski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Maleszewski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maleszewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowan wants to sweep here but Maleszewski controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cowan is trying to keep Maleszewski in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cowan throws the kick towards the body but Maleszewski avoids it.
The fighters circling - Maleszewski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cowan throws a nice head kick!
Maleszewski has managed to clinch.
Cowan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blazej Maleszewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finley Cowan.
Cowan goes for a takedown attempt but Maleszewski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maleszewski clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blazej Maleszewski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Maleszewski is just out of range.
Finley Cowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maleszewski forces Cowan back against the cage and clinches.
Maleszewski jumps guard.
Maleszewski is trying to control the position but Cowan postures up.
Maleszewski looking for a sweep. Not yet Maleszewski, not yet.
Maleszewski keeping moving, preventing Cowan from controlling successfully.
Cowan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maleszewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cowan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maleszewski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maleszewski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maleszewski stalling in the clinch.
Cowan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maleszewski after a bit of a struggle.
Maleszewski gets control of Cowan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maleszewski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cowan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cowan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maleszewski's head.
Maleszewski is pulling down on Cowan's head. It's preventing any offense from Cowan, at least for the moment.
Maleszewski trying to keep a closed guard but Cowan is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowan looking to pass the guard.
Maleszewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cowan looking to pass the guard.
Cowan stopping the sweep attempt from Maleszewski.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cowan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cowan is trying to control the action in half guard but Maleszewski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cowan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cowan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maleszewski to regain full guard.
Cowan chips away with some ground and pound.
Maleszewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maleszewski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maleszewski is on top in guard.
Cowan trying to keep a closed guard but Maleszewski is proving a slippery customer.
Cowan wants to sweep here but Maleszewski controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cowan can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maleszewski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cowan is keeping the position for now.
Maleszewski looking to sit in guard and control but Cowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cowan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maleszewski trying to control the position.
Maleszewski pulls Cowan in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cowan lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finley Cowan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maleszewski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blazej Maleszewski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Passion Pacio (ranked 1553 p4p, 3262 weight class) and Moi Tie (ranked 169 p4p, 319 weight class). Passion Pacio has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Passion Pacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moi Tie!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacio throws a lazy right hand but Tie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pacio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tie tries to clinch
and Pacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tie tries to clinch up but Pacio circles away and keeps his distance.
Tie looks to clinch
letting Pacio counter with a right hand.
Tie with a poor takedown
and Pacio counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Tie! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Pacio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Passion Pacio!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kona Kush (ranked 1865 p4p, 2172 weight class) and Scooter Dahan (ranked 192 p4p, 221 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kona Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scooter Dahan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kush.
Kush throws a jab when Dahan was well out of range.
Kush with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kush 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.
Kush feints a jab promting Dahan to slip. Kush then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dahan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dahan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dahan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 It looks like Scooter Dahan has been cut.
Kush lands a nice hook to Dahan's body. Dahan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahan blocks a jab.
Dahan shoots in looking for a takedown but Kush manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dahan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Kush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dahan gets a takedown into half guard.
Kush is pressing down on Dahan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dahan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kush is on top in guard.
Dahan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kush 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.
Kush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dahan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dahan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush wants to sweep here but Dahan controlling him for the moment.
Dahan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kush has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dahan has managed to get both his arms back between Kush's legs - danger averted.
Kush looking for a guillotine here but Dahan defends easily.
Dahan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dahan working some strikes from top position.
Kush working a defensive guard here.
Kush is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kush is on top in guard.
Dahan wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dahan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dahan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kush uses it to pass to side control.
Dahan is not content to let Kush control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush is working Dahan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kush tries to stand but Dahan is controlling his head.
Kush trying to control the action but Dahan is working from the bottom.
Dahan is looking for a sweep.
Kush tries to advance to mount but Dahan denies him.
Kush has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kona Kush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scooter Dahan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dahan tries to move into range but Kush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dahan staying out of range there.
Kush misses with a double jab
and Dahan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kush's guard.
Dahan looking to pass the guard.
Dahan throws a strike but Kush rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kush preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kush trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kush trying to control but Dahan is working from the bottom.
Dahan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kush controls Dahan momentarily but Dahan frees himself.
Dahan looking to pass the guard.
Kush controls Dahan momentarily but Dahan frees himself.
Kush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dahan is one step ahead there.
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.
Kush looking for a guillotine here but Dahan defends easily.
Kush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kush is looking for a triangle but Dahan pushes his legs off easily.
Dahan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kush looking for a guillotine here but Dahan defends easily.
Dahan cracks Kush with a solid left hand.
Kush is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dahan is aware though and is defending well.
Dahan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kush looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dahan passes into half guard.
Kush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dahan can do to turn this around?
Kush trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahan passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've been informed that Dahan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dahan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dahan landing punches.
Kush is squirming around, avoiding Dahan's attempts to control the action.
Dahan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle. Ooooh, that looks tight Kush is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kush and Dahan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kush is not content to let Dahan control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kush is looking to regain half guard here but Dahan keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scooter Dahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scooter Dahan'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!
Kush lands a head shot.
Kush connects with a crisp jab.
Kush throws an overhand right that lands on Dahan's shoulder, as Dahan tries to avoid the shot.
Kush throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dahan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kush is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dahan pulls his head out easily.
Kush moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kush is on top in guard.
Dahan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kush defends it easily.
Dahan wants to sweep here but Kush controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush wants to control from the top but Dahan keeps moving.
Kush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dahan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dahan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kush defends it easily.
Kush trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kush postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kush sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kush wants to stand but Dahan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kush is pushing down on Dahan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dahan is fighting to maintain full guard but Kush has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dahan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dahan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kush trying to control the action but Dahan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahan tries to bench press Kush off him but Kush keeps the position.
Kush trying to control the action but Dahan is working from the bottom.
Kush working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Dahan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kush connects with a decent elbow.
Dahan is looking for a sweep.
Kush works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dahan struggling a bit here.
Kush lands an elbow.
Kush is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dahan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dahan tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kush wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dahan, who protects the arm well.
Kush wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dahan, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kona Kush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kush 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kona Kush!
After the big win, Kona Kush made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodbath MMA Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juliusz Sobczak (ranked 849 p4p, 1909 weight class) and Rico Suarez (ranked 88 p4p, 197 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Juliusz Sobczak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rico Suarez's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juliusz Sobczak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobczak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suarez.
Sobczak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suarez has time to react.
Sobczak with a hook.
It looks like Rico Suarez has been cut.
Sobczak tests Suarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sobczak lands a right hook to the body.
Sobczak scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suarez. Sobczak does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Sobczak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sobczak throws a shot to the body.
Suarez slips a jab from Sobczak.
Juliusz Sobczak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez misses with a body punch
and Sobczak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Sobczak throws an overhand right that drops Suarez like a sack of potatoes! Sobczak dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juliusz Sobczak!
Juliusz Sobczak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jin Matsushima (ranked 788 p4p, 1399 weight class) and Finley Nielsen (ranked 80 p4p, 146 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jin Matsushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Finley Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nielsen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Nielsen crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Nielsen.
Matsushima being controlled for a moment.
Matsushima is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nielsen is controlling him well.
Matsushima trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen in side control, throwing shots but Matsushima defends.
Matsushima taking a bit of punishment here - Nielsen scoring with strikes.
Nielsen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nielsen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Nielsen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nielsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nielsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matsushima, who protects the arm well.
Nielsen wants to control but Matsushima is keeping him busy.
Nielsen lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen landing strikes.
Nielsen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nielsen working the head with strikes.
Nielsen misses with the ground and pound.
Nielsen cracks Matsushima with a big elbow.
Nielsen scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Nielsen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nielsen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matsushima sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nielsen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nielsen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Nielsen.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Matsushima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matsushima to see if he's OK.
Matsushima takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nielsen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Matsushima is trying to escape and Nielsen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Matsushima is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nielsen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Finley Nielsen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Silly Billy (ranked 2467 p4p, 1514 weight class) and Eduardo Chavez (ranked 242 p4p, 163 weight class). Eduardo Chavez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silly Billy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eduardo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez darts in and clinches Billy up against the cage.
Billy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Billy manages to end up in side control.
Billy trying to control the position but Chavez is working away.
Chavez is trying to control Billy's posture but Billy avoids it.
Billy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chavez wants to control but Billy postures up.
Billy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chavez has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chavez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Billy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Billy seems to be looking for submissions.
Billy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Billy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Billy 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.
Billy is looking for a kimura but Chavez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Billy to get the leverage.
Billy wants to work for an arm triangle but Chavez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Billy is pressing down on Chavez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chavez is holding on for now.
Chavez wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billy is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Billy is looking for a kimura here.
Chavez is trying to get back to full guard.
Billy is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chavez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billy pulls his head out easily.
Chavez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Billy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Billy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chavez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Billy.
Chavez is trying to get back to full guard.
Chavez trying to control here.
Billy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chavez is just riding it out for now. Billy eventually gives up the hold.
Chavez is looking for a sweep. Billy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chavez sees it coming and defends easily.
Chavez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billy pulls his head out easily.
Chavez is defending against the submission attempts here by Billy.
Chavez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Billy wants to control but Chavez is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billy looking for a submission but Chavez manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Billy trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silly Billy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Billy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Billy swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Chavez wants to clinch up but Billy keeps it at a distance.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Billy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Billy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chavez on his heels. He'll look to pass Chavez's guard now, I'm sure.
Billy trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Chavez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chavez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chavez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Billy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chavez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billy wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
Chavez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Billy trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billy advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Billy trying to control the position but Chavez is working away.
Billy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chavez tries to buck Billy off but Billy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Billy is trying to get an arm triangle but Chavez is defending well.
Chavez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Chavez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Billy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chavez gets back to half guard.
Chavez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billy pulls his head out easily.
Billy is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Billy is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Billy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chavez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Billy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chavez sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Billy is working for a kimura but Chavez is defending it quite comfortably.
Silly Billy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chavez is defending against the submission attempts here by Billy.
Chavez gets back to full guard.
Billy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Billy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chavez has his foot on Billy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Billy works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Billy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silly Billy 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Billy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eduardo Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavez controls Billy momentarily but Billy frees himself.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Billy from controlling successfully.
Billy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chavez is looking for a triangle but Billy pushes his legs off easily.
Chavez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Billy 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.
Chavez working for a triangle but Billy defends it easily.
Billy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billy content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Chavez has locked up a guillotine! Chavez's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Billy is holding on here and Chavez must be using up a lot of energy. Billy has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Chavez gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eduardo Chavez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Freeman (ranked 881 p4p, 1726 weight class) and Ross Morrow (ranked 90 p4p, 183 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morgan Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Ross Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrow looks to land a left hand but Freeman moved out of range nicely.
Morrow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Freeman. Freeman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Freeman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrow keeps working.
Freeman tries to move to mount but Morrow blocks the move with his legs.
Freeman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Freeman is looking to take a break and control but Morrow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freeman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman works to advance to full mount. Morrow defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Freeman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Freeman trying to control but Morrow is having none of it.
Morrow is desperately trying to improve his position but Freeman has a good base and remains in mount.
Morrow wants to control but Freeman is having none of it.
Freeman wants to control the pace but Morrow is squirming around nicely.
Morrow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freeman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Freeman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Morrow avoids a series of strikes thrown by Freeman.
Freeman trying to control but Morrow is having none of it.
Morrow tries to lock up and control but Freeman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Freeman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Freeman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morrow because Freeman loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman wants to control the pace but Morrow is squirming around nicely.
Freeman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Freeman working for a submission but Morrow is keeping him at bay.
Freeman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Morrow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Freeman tries to control but Morrow wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman punching from mount but Morrow doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman punching from mount but Morrow doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morrow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Freeman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Morrow has worked his arm free - good work by Morrow!
A lull in the action here as Freeman stalls from top position.
Freeman 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.
Freeman laying and praying for a moment but Morrow takes advantage and regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Freeman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Morrow missing with a left hand there. Freeman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Freeman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morrow's guard.
Morrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrow keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morrow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman throwing strikes but missing.
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morrow throws a big shot that misses.
Freeman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Morrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
No luck for Freeman with that takedown attempt.
Freeman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morrow quickly recovers to half guard.
Freeman is trying to control. Morrow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Freeman prevents Morrow from improving his position.
Morrow desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman wants to free his trapped foot but Morrow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Freeman in particular looking to stall.
Freeman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Freeman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Freeman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morrow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Freeman is really struggling to control Morrow but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Freeman passes to side control.
Freeman controls the position.
The strikes coming from Freeman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Morgan Freeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freeman tries to move to mount but Morrow blocks the move with his legs.
Freeman controls the position.
Freeman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morrow for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Morrow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Freeman tries to clinch but Morrow is having none of it.
Freeman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morrow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Freeman.
The fighters circling - Morrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Freeman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morrow.
Morrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Morgan Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman slips under a jab.
As Morrow tries to get set, Freeman tries to push him back and clinch up but Morrow manages to avoid the attempt.
Ross Morrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morrow sprawls well initially but Freeman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Morrow scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Freeman manages to mount him!
Morrow holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Freeman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Freeman 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Freeman 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!
Freeman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morrow but Morrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ross Morrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrow is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Freeman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morrow swings for the body but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morrow was covering up waiting for the punch and Freeman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrow is keeping the position for now.
Morrow is pulling down on Freeman's head. It's preventing any offense from Freeman, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freeman defends it easily.
Morrow has his hands on Freeman's head, controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Freeman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morrow keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Freeman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morrow defends well and Freeman ends up having to push Morrow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morrow steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Freeman.
Freeman is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morrow after a bit of a struggle.
Freeman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Morrow keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman is pushing down on Morrow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morrow is fighting to maintain full guard but Freeman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morrow tries to get to full guard but Freeman has control of the leg.
Freeman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Freeman thowing shots but they're missing.
Freeman wants to control the pace but Morrow is squirming around nicely.
Morrow has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Freeman's lack of action.
Freeman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to stall here but Morrow recovers full guard.
Morrow wants to sweep but no luck.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrow is keeping the position for now.
Freeman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrow can't keep his opponent in guard - Freeman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Freeman wants to take a breather but Morrow is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Freeman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morgan Freeman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Landin Durham (ranked 921 p4p, 1592 weight class) and Xavier Couture (ranked 95 p4p, 173 weight class). Landin Durham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Xavier Couture's chin.
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Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Landin Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Couture!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture moves out of range as Durham strikes.
Couture with the counter takedown but Durham avoids it easily.
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Durham is trying to break free.
Couture has Durham pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Couture pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Durham tumbling to the mat - Couture dives into Durham's guard.
Couture trying to control but Durham is working from the bottom.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Durham is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture wants to control from the top but Durham keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durham is controlling Couture's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Couture is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Couture won't allow Durham to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Durham tries to keep at a distance but Couture has taken the fight into the clinch.
Couture drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Couture is trying to trip Durham. He has hold of a leg but Durham is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Couture persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Couture lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Durham looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Durham has wrist control.
Durham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Couture.
Durham pulls Couture in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Durham keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Durham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Durham needs to keep his hands up - Couture had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
Couture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Couture has Durham up against the cage in a clinch.
Durham can't break the clinch.
Couture has picked Durham up - he's going for a ride! Couture dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Durham holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Couture wants to take a breather but Durham is having none of it.
Durham is trying to get back to full guard.
Durham holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Couture is taking a breather. Durham 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Durham won't allow Couture to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture stalling away here and it's allowed Durham to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Durham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Couture looking to sit in guard and control but Durham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Couture looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Couture is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Couture dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Couture closes the distance and pushes Durham back into the cage.
Durham breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durham swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Durham.
Couture has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Couture has managed to clinch.
Couture looking for a takedown.
Durham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couture moves into range and clinches up with Durham.
Couture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Couture has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Durham after a bit of a struggle.
Couture has hold of one of Durham's legs. Durham is fighting the takedown attempt but Couture gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Durham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durham is keeping the position for now.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture trying to control but Durham is working from the bottom.
Couture is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Durham keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Durham is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xavier Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durham swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Durham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Couture closes the distance and pushes Durham back into the cage.
Couture has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Durham clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Durham has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Couture wants to control but instead Durham manages to regain half guard.
Durham is looking to control Couture's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Durham avoid being mounted?
Couture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durham's head.
Couture lands strikes from half guard.
Couture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durham defending well though.
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Couture is keen to just control but Durham is a slippery customer.
Couture not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Couture throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Durham to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to control from the top but Durham keeps moving.
Couture must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Couture trying to move into half guard but instead Durham has managed to sweep!
Couture looking for a sweep. Not yet Couture, not yet.
Durham looking to pass the guard.
Couture wants to sweep but no luck.
Durham controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Couture clinches with his opponent.
Couture has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Durham clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Durham covering up well under a series of strikes from Couture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Durham right now.
Durham trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Couture 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. And we move into the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Landin Durham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durham tries to keep at a distance but Couture has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durham working hard to break the clinch.
Durham is fighting off a takedown attempt but Couture is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Durham to the mat. Durham regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Couture stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Durham has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Couture manages to get his head free but now Durham has transitioned to an armbar! Couture grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Durham! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landin Durham!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Dakat (ranked 1549 p4p, 891 weight class) and Giancarlo Zuniga (ranked 168 p4p, 91 weight class). Dakat kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Right On- Showcore. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Dakat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giancarlo Zuniga!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dakat lands a slapping body shot.
Zuniga checks a leg kick.
Zuniga moves into the clinch.
Dakat lands a body shot.
Dakat is looking to break free of the clinch but Zuniga has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zuniga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zuniga drags the fight down to the ground.
Dakat is stalling in the full guard.
Dakat being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuniga trying to keep a closed guard but Dakat is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zuniga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuniga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zuniga wants to clinch.
Zuniga ducks under a wild hook from Dakat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuniga takes the fight into the clinch.
Dakat tries to break the clinch but Zuniga is controlling the position.
Dakat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dakat looks to land a left hand but Zuniga moved out of range nicely.
Zuniga tries to close the distance and clinch but Dakat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dakat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zunigas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Giancarlo Zuniga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dakat misses with the combination.
Zuniga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dakat.
Zuniga clinches up against the cage.
Zuniga tries to pull guard but Dakat holds him up against the cage and eventually Zuniga drops back down to his feet.
Zuniga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dakat's efforts to push away.
Zuniga keeps control of Dakat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Zuniga.
Zuniga pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakat is stalling in the full guard.
Zuniga pulls Dakat in close to prevent any damage.
Dakat stays in close to Zuniga's body and controls the position.
Zuniga has control of Dakat's left arm, preventing Dakat from doing any damage.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zuniga looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dakat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Dakat misses.
Dakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dakat 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.
Zuniga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dakat.
Zuniga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zuniga fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Dakat.
Zuniga fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Dakat misses.
Dakat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuniga manages to avoid it.
Zuniga gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Dakat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dakat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zuniga moves in looking to clinch but Dakat pushes him off.
Dakat appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dakat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zuniga instigates a clinch.
Zuniga tries to pull guard but Dakat holds him up against the cage and eventually Zuniga drops back down to his feet.
Zuniga keeps control of Dakat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dakat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuniga can do to turn this around?
Zuniga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dakat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dakat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zuniga closes the distance and pushes Dakat back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuniga blocks an uppercut.
Dakat wants to get back to striking at distance but Zuniga won't allow it.
Dakat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zuniga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuniga closes the distance and pushes Dakat back into the cage.
Dakat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuniga blocks an uppercut.
Dakat is trying to break the clinch but Zuniga has him pressed against the cage.
Dakat working hard to break the clinch.
Dakat lands with a short shot to the head.
Zuniga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zuniga pulls guard effortlessly.
Dakat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dakat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuniga has his hands on Dakat's head, controlling the position.
Zuniga is trying to keep Dakat in close.
Zuniga is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zuniga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dakat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zuniga being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zuniga has Dakat pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dakat scores with a nice right hand.
Zuniga clinches with his opponent.
Zuniga slows down the pace here.
Zuniga stalling the fight.
Zuniga has Dakat pressed against the cage, preventing Dakat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuniga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dakat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dakat throws a body shot but no joy.
Dakat tries to bum rush Zuniga with a series of wild strikes but Zuniga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zuniga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dakat throwing a counter right hand but Zuniga manages to avoid it.
Zuniga is looking to clinch.
Dakat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dakat catches Zuniga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zuniga moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuniga.
Still in the clinch, Dakat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dakat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dakat.
Zuniga tries to pull guard but Dakat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Felix Dakat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Zuniga.
Dakat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zuniga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dakat throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuniga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuniga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dakat to keep the fight standing.
Dakat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zuniga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dakat walks away with a smile on his face. Zuniga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zuniga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dakat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Dakat misses the target.
Dakat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuniga has closed the distance and engaged Dakat in a clinch.
Zuniga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dakat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zuniga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dakat smiles and moves away.
Dakat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuniga manages to avoid it.
Zuniga tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dakat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Dakat.
Dakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuniga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuniga moves into the clinch.
Zuniga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zuniga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dakat to keep the fight standing.
Dakat breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Dakat dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dakat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Giancarlo Zuniga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuniga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zuniga wants to clinch.
Dakat keeps the fight on the outside.
Felix Dakat is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuniga slips a jab from Dakat.
Zuniga tries to clinch there but Dakat circles away.
Dakat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuniga manages to avoid it.
Zuniga moves out of range of the leg kick from Dakat.
Dakat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dakat lands with a good body shot.
Zuniga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dakat, pushing him back against the cage.
Dakat has had enough of the clinch but Zuniga keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Zuniga.
Dakat is trying to break free.
Zuniga has Dakat pressed against the cage, preventing Dakat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zuniga gets control of Dakat's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zuniga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zuniga keeping moving, preventing Dakat from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakat content to stall in guard here.
Zuniga wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zuniga is trying to control the position but Dakat postures up.
Zuniga keeping moving, preventing Dakat from controlling successfully.
Dakat 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.
Zuniga looking to control.
Zuniga might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dakat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zuniga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dakat, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zuniga has Dakat pressed against the cage, preventing Dakat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zuniga is pushing Dakat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zuniga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dakat walks away with a smile on his face. Zuniga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zuniga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dakat throws a head punch that misses.
Dakat tries to break the clinch but Zuniga is controlling the position.
Zuniga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dakat tries to circle away but Zuniga has him pinned against the cage.
Giancarlo Zuniga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zuniga fails to pull guard.
Felix Dakat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Zuniga.
Dakat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zuniga backwards.
Dakat breaks the clinch.
Zuniga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dakat swats away the attempt to clinch by Zuniga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dakat swats away the attempt to clinch by Zuniga.
Dakat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zuniga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dakat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zuniga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dakat has a couple of punches blocked by Zuniga.
Zuniga trying to stall but Dakat improves his position.
Zuniga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zuniga keeps control of Dakat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dakat tries to circle away but Zuniga has him pinned against the cage.
Zuniga jumps guard but Dakat stands there with Zuniga around his waist. Zuniga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zuniga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakat blocking some punches.
Zuniga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dakat's efforts to push away.
Zuniga effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Dakat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dakat working hard to break the clinch.
Zuniga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zuniga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dakat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zuniga has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dakat is trying to break the clinch but Zuniga is controlling him.
Dakat is trying to break the clinch but Zuniga has him pressed against the cage.
Zuniga scores with a shot to the side of Dakat's head.
Dakat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Felix Dakat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zuniga scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Dakat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dakat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Dakat!
Felix Dakat managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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