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JF 9 - Harding v Einstein PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hickman (ranked 5027 p4p, 25170 weight class) and Young Bob Merry (ranked 348 p4p, 365 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Hickman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Young Bob Merry!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merry misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hickman.
Merry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young Bob Merry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hickman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
Merry feints a jab promting Hickman to slip. Merry then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hickman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Merry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hickman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Merry really felt that one!
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman counters with a leg kick.
Merry throws a poor cross that misses
and Hickman counters with a thumping low kick.
Merry misses with a left hand
and Hickman counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hickman is looking to slow Merry down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merry. Hickman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hickman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Merry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Merry misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Merry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merry throws a lazy uppercut
and Hickman counters with a low kick, right behind Merry 's knee.
Hickman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hickman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Merry looks winded!
Merry throws a lazy uppercut
and Hickman counters with a body kick that stops Merry in his tracks momentarily.
Hickman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Hickman.
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Merry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That kick from Hickman tenderised Merry's leg. Merry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hickman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hickman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Merry swings widly with a right hand
and Hickman counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hickman lands a leg kick that knocks Merry off balance momentarily.
Hickman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Merry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hickman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Merry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hickman counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merry throws a right hand that misses
and Hickman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hickman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hickman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merry.
A shot to the body from Merry misses
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
Merry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Merry digs a good hook to Hickman's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hickman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hickman.
Hickman with a nice calf kick.
Hickman keeps Merry at a distance using the push kick.
Hickman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Merry takes a step back to recover.
Hickman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Merry has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hickman.
Hickman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Merry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hickman.
Hickman thumps Merry with a low kick.
Merry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Hickman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Merry throws a lazy uppercut
and Hickman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Merry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hickman. Hickman obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Hickman.
Merry has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hickman.
Hickman lands a nice looking body kick.
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Merry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hickman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hickman keeps Merry at a distance using the push kick.
Hickman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Merry's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman counters with a good low kick that Merry was not able to check.
Merry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hickman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Merry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hickman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Merry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hickman checks it well.
Hickman thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickman thows a body kick. Merry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hickman with a nice calf kick.
Hickman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hickman scores with a head kick.
Merry throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Merry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Merry throws a poor cross that misses
and Hickman counters with a nice body kick.
Hickman delivers a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hickman!
Hickman thumps Merry with a low kick.
Hickman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Merry. That did some damage!
Merry misses with a leg kick
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
Hickman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hickman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Merry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
 It looks like Young Bob Merry has been cut.
Hickman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Merry misses with a leg kick
and Hickman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Merry really felt that one!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Hickman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Young Bob Merry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hickman lands a high kick!
Luke Hickman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hickman lands a head kick. Merry smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hickman avoids the body shot from Merry.
Merry throws a sloppy body shot
and Hickman counters with a head kick.
 Merry is rocked!
Merry misses with a hook. Hickman ducked under it nicely.
Merry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Merry is still on wobbly legs! Can Hickman finish him?
Merry shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hickman eats them both and turns towards Merry to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Merry seems to have recovered his senses.
Merry swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Merry throws a sloppy body shot
and Hickman counters with a big head kick but Merry shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merry throws a sloppy body shot
and Hickman counters with a leg kick.
Merry throws a leg kick
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by Hickman.
Hickman blocks a jab.
Merry is breathing heavily.
Hickman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Merry if he has to take too many more of those.
Hickman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Merry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hickman.
Hickman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hickman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merry can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merry misses with a hook to the body
and Hickman counters with a thumping low kick.
Merry throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hickman throws a head kick that Merry semi-blocks.
Hickman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Merry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hickman can pounce on him.
Merry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hickman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hickman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Merry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Merry throws a leg kick
and Hickman counters with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Merry crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hickman - the referee stops the clock and Merry gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hickman. Merry manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hickman lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Hickman.
Hickman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Merry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman counters with a nice body kick.
Merry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hickman.
Hickman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Merry's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickman thuds his shin into the meat of Merry's side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hickman - that will leave a mark!
Hickman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Merry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Merry throws an off balance right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Hickman counters with a nice body kick.
Hickman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick from Hickman.
That kick from Hickman tenderised Merry's leg. Merry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hickman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hickman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Merry takes a step back to recover.
Hickman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hickman lands with a kick to the temple. Merry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Merry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hickman lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hickman.
Merry stuns Hickman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Merry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Merry crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hickman - the referee stops the clock and Merry gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hickman. Merry manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hickman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hickman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Merry's sensitive parts.
Hickman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Merry's head.
Hickman scores with a head kick.
Hickman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Merry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
Merry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hickman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merry misses with a leg kick
and Hickman counters with a low kick, right behind Merry 's knee.
Merry misses with a right hand
and Hickman counters with a low kick, right behind Merry 's knee.
Merry misses the body punch
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
Merry throws a leg kick
and Hickman counters with a thumping low kick.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickman lands a nice looking body kick.
Hickman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Merry throws an off balance right hand
and Hickman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Merry on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hickman throws a leg kick which misses Merry's front leg but catches the back leg as Merry tries to avoid it.
Hickman feints and then cracks Merry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Merry down.
Merry misses with a hook
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
Merry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hickman connects with an inside leg kick.
Hickman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Merry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Merry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hickman. Hickman obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hickman throws a leg kick which misses Merry's front leg but catches the back leg as Merry tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Hickman.
Hickman scores with a leg kick.
Hickman scores with a head kick. Merry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Hickman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Young Bob Merry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Merry scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Young Bob Merry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hickman counters with a head kick. That will keep Merry thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Merry takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Merry misses with a right hand
and Hickman counters with a good, hard body kick but Merry shrugs it off.
Hickman throws a leg kick which misses Merry's front leg but catches the back leg as Merry tries to avoid it.
Hickman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hickman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merry.
Hickman slips under a jab.
Hickman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman counters with a low kick, right behind Merry 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Merry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Merry misses
and Hickman counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick from Hickman lands but Merry takes it in his stride.
Merry misses the body punch
and Hickman counters with an inside leg kick.
Hickman connects with a high kick.
Merry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman counters with a low kick, right behind Merry 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hickman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Merry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Merry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hickman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hickman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Merry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hickman counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hickman. That's going to slow Merry down.
Hickman fakes the leg kick and cracks Merry in the body.
Merry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hickman was well out of range. Poor timing from Merry.
Hickman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Merry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hickman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hickman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Hickman.
A low kick from Merry misses
and Hickman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickman is looking to slow Merry down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hickman.
Hickman throws a head kick that Merry semi-blocks.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman counters with a nice body kick.
A big right from Merry misses.
Merry takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hickman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hickman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hickman staying out of range there.
Merry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
Hickman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hickman lands a head kick!
Hickman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merry.
Hickman with a nice calf kick.
Merry misses with a leg kick
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Merry's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hickman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hickman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Merry misses with a hook
and Hickman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Merry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hickman counters with a low kick, right behind Merry 's knee.
Hickman thuds his shin into the meat of Merry's side.
Merry swings widly with a right hand
and Hickman counters with a leg kick.
Merry steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hickman. That one must have hurt.
A good leg kick by Hickman.
Hickman with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merry. Hickman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hickman with a nice calf kick.
Hickman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luke Hickman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hickman lands a front kick.
Hickman throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hickman.
Hickman throws a head kick that Merry semi-blocks.
Merry loads up on a big right hand but Hickman slips the punch.
Merry cracks Hickman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Merry throws a right hand that misses
and Hickman counters with a good low kick that Merry was not able to check.
Hickman throws a nice head kick!
Merry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hickman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Merry really felt that one!
A good leg kick by Hickman.
Hickman scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hickman.
Hickman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merry.
Merry on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merry swings widly with a right hand
and Hickman counters with a good low kick that Merry was not able to check.
Hickman scores with a nice body kick.
Hickman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hickman connects with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Hickman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hickman 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Hickman!
The defeated Young Bob Merry had this to say: 'I have lots more time to get to the top.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Papa (ranked 25358 p4p, 4894 weight class) and Dando Winterio (ranked 489 p4p, 456 weight class). The key to victory for Big Papa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Papa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dando Winterio!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winterio gets a double leg takedown into Papa's guard.
Winterio trying to control the position from guard on top but Papa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winterio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Papa, up you get!
Winterio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Papa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Winterio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Papa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Papa wants the takedown. Winterio is fighting it off but Papa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Winterio's guard against the cage.
Winterio manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Winterio is trying to defend but Papa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papa wants to free his trapped foot but Winterio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Winterio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winterio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Papa is controlling him.
Papa wants to pass the guard but Winterio is keeping the position.
Winterio has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Papa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Winterio has tightened it up now! Papa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dando Winterio!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alfea Rignold (ranked 4810 p4p, 5240 weight class) and Adam Burns (ranked 309 p4p, 324 weight class). Adam Burns 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alfea Rignold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Burns!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rignold counters with a takedown into side control.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
Rignold controlling the position from side mount.
Rignold decides to stand up, so the ref orders Burns to his feet.
Rignold feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rignold keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rignold's thigh. Rignold counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Burns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rignold has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
Burns wants to control from the top but Rignold keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rignold looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
Rignold keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Rignold is retaining full guard.
Burns 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.
Burns 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Rignold is retaining full guard.
Rignold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rignold working for a triangle but Burns defends it easily.
Rignold doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rignold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rignold feints and as Burns raises his hands in defense, Rignold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rignold is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burns controls Rignold momentarily but Rignold frees himself.
Rignold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rignold looking to pass the guard.
Rignold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Alfea Rignold dominated that 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.
Burns closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alfea Rignold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burns trying to control the action but Rignold is working from the bottom.
Burns has knee on belly momentarily but Rignold bucks him off and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rignold.
Burns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rignold is just riding it out for now. Burns eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rignold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rignold tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Rignold actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rignold keeps working.
Burns seems to be working for a kimura but Rignold defends the submission attempt.
Rignold keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rignold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burns wants to control but Rignold is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rignold scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rignold slips a nice elbow through Burns's hands, connecting with Burns's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rignold in particular looking to stall.
Burns wants to get back to full guard but Rignold has passed into side control.
Burns striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Rignold working the body and head with strikes.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rignold working the head with strikes.
Burns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rignold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rignold happy to just control the position for now.
Rignold seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burns for as long as he can get away with.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Check out the look on Rignold's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rignold is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Burns's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rignold in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns is trying to escape the position but Rignold is controlling the position.
Burns sneaks back into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rignold in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfea Rignold 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rignold shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burns is rocked!
Rignold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rignold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Burns looking to control.
Rignold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rignold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rignold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rignold stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rignold controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rignold's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rignold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burns is in Rignold's guard.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Rignold is retaining full guard.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rignold has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Burns doesn't defend quickly enough and Rignold has managed to lock this one up! Can Burns escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rignold on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alfea Rignold!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Harper (ranked 4052 p4p, 4419 weight class) and Vedor Smealianenko (ranked 404 p4p, 428 weight class). Vedor Smealianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vedor Smealianenko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper tries to clinch up but Smealianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Smealianenko scores with a jab.
 It looks like Dexter Harper has been cut.
Harper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smealianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smealianenko lands with a good body shot.
Dexter Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smealianenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harper.
Harper is breathing heavily.
Smealianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smealianenko throws an overhand right that has Harper reeling! Smealianenko follows up with more punches and Harper is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vedor Smealianenko!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Naoki Inoue (ranked 3625 p4p, 4765 weight class) and Ronen Kidd (ranked 195 p4p, 228 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoki Inoue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronen Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inoue lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Inoue's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Inoue duly obliges.
Kidd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kidd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Inoue counters with a straight right hand.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Inoue avoids them all with ease.
Inoue stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kidd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inoue counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Inoue moves out of range of the strikes.
Kidd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inoue circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Ronen Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inoue moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kidd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Kidd misses.
Kidd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Inoue tests Kidd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Inoue. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Inoue.
Inoue cracks Kidd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Inoue tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kidd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inoue somewhat.
Inoue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kidd.
Kidd throws a nice looking combination but Inoue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Inoue attempts a counter takedown but Kidd avoids it well and moves away.
Ronen Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kidd misses with a double jab
and Inoue counters with a left to the body.
Inoue connects with the punch.
Kidd lands with a nice body punch.
Inoue stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kidd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inoue on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Inoue lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Inoue.
Nice cross by Inoue.
Inoue lands with a straight right. Kidd didn't see that one coming.
Kidd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kidd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inoue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Inoue counters with a left and a right that stings Kidd.
A left lands for Inoue.
Kidd fails to land with a series of punches.
Kidd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Inoue lands with a nice combination. Kidd backs away looking to recover.
Inoue is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd slaps away a takedown attempt from Inoue, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Inoue takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Inoue plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Inoue works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kidd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Inoue feinted with a counter takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Inoue.
Kidd misses with a combination
and Inoue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inoue takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kidd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Inoue is out of range and Kidd settles back down.
Inoue digs a good hook to Kidd's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd throws a combination that misses
and Inoue counters with a series of strikes. Kidd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab from Kidd.
Kidd throws a one two combo.
Inoue is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kidd misses with a series of wild punches.
Kidd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inoue circles away quickly and effectively.
Inoue scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Inoue is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kidd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kidd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inoue fails with a takedown attempt.
Kidd unleashes a big counter combination but Inoue bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoki Inoue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inoue looks to land a combination. Kidd sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoki Inoue dominated that 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.
Inoue checks the leg kick.
Inoue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kidd walks into a jab.
No joy there for Kidd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Inoue cracks Kidd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Kidd misses.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inoue moves away.
Inoue is looking to counter punch.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kidd misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd throws a right and a left that Inoue avoids nicely.
Kidd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Inoue dodges the punch combination from Kidd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Inoue darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd throws a combination that misses
and Inoue counters with a shoot takedown. Kidd fights it but they end up in guard.
Inoue is fighting to break Kidd's control of his arms but Kidd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Inoue drops back looking for a leg! Kidd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kidd manages to kick Inoue off! Inoue jumps back into Kidd's guard.
Kidd pushes Inoue off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Inoue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kidd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Inoue throwing a counter right hand but Kidd manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Inoue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kidd.
Kidd misses with a body punch
and Inoue counters with a nice uppercut.
Ronen Kidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Inoue sizes up Kidd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Naoki Inoue is winning the standup battle so far.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Inoue shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kidd sprawls well. Kidd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Inoue gets slowly back to his feet.
Kidd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inoue counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Inoue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue throws a poor cross that misses
and Kidd counters with a series of strikes. Inoue will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kidd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Inoue back to the cage. Kidd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Inoue dodges the punch combination from Kidd.
Kidd jabs Inoue right on the nose. Inoue blinks but takes it well.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Inoue avoids them all with ease.
Inoue slips a jab and a cross from Kidd.
Inoue connects with a leg kick.
Kidd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kidd misses with a combination
and Inoue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Inoue as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd misses with a combination
and Inoue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inoue cracks a nice hook into Kidd's ribs.
Jab by Inoue.
Kidd throws a low kick but Inoue avoids it.
Inoue displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kidd throws a right and a left that Inoue avoids nicely.
Kidd misses with a combination
and Kidd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kidd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Inoue makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kidd is breathing heavily.
Inoue scores with a punch to the head.
Kidd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inoue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Naoki Inoue will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kidd thows a leg kick but Inoue checks it
and Inoue counters with a straight right hand.
Inoue with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kidd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Kidd misses.
Inoue stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kidd.
Kidd throws a right hand that Inoue ducks under and follows up with a left that Inoue also avoids with ease.
It looked like Inoue wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Inoue scores with a jab.
Kidd scores with a one two! Inoue had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kidd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Kidd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kidd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kidd misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue scores with a sloppy right hand. Kidd should have avoided that one.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Inoue thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Inoue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Inoue avoids them all with ease.
Inoue lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Inoue finds it's way through Kidd's defenses.
Kidd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Inoue counters with a series of strikes. Kidd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kidd walks into a stiff left hand from Inoue.
Kidd takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd lands a really nice looking cross but Inoue seems unphased.
Inoue moves out of range as Kidd strikes.
Kidd throws a lazy right hand but Inoue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inoue tries to counter with a takedown but Kidd is quick to defend against it.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Inoue feinted with a counter takedown.
A low kick from Kidd misses
and Inoue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Inoue slips a jab and a cross from Kidd.
Kidd misses the body punch
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand.
Kidd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inoue counters with a series of strikes. Kidd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Inoue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kidd.
It looked like Inoue wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd misses with the combination.
A cross from Inoue lands.
Inoue tests Kidd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Inoue uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kidd has time to react.
Inoue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Inoue connects with a jab.
Kidd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand.
Kidd throws a chopping leg kick but Inoue manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sloppy strikes from Kidd. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue scores with a kick to the body.
Inoue listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Inoue dips to his left and cracks Kidd with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inoue connects with a right hand. Kidd shakes it off.
Some wild striking there from Inoue.
Kidd moves forwards but Inoue connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kidd throws a poor cross that misses
and Inoue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inoue lands a glancing blow to the side of Kidd's head.
Kidd connects with a looping right hand.
Ronen Kidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naoki Inoue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Inoue lands a jab to Kidd's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naoki Inoue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Inoue, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoki Inoue!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Blue (ranked 4053 p4p, 3717 weight class) and Lucas Silva (ranked 439 p4p, 418 weight class). Lucas Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Max Blue's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Silva!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue thumps Silva with a low kick.
Blue darts in trying to clinch
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Blue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blue doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is pressing down on Blue's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blue is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Blue defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva.
Silva controlling his opponent.
Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Blue manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Silva advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to isolate an arm here. Blue doesn't see it coming and as Silva extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Silva!
An out of breath Lucas Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kino Martinez (ranked 3264 p4p, 4715 weight class) and Maximo Butler (ranked 180 p4p, 226 weight class). Kino Martinez 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kino Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximo Butler!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Butler has his takedown stuffed
and Martinez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Butler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Martinez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Butler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martinez is defending well for now.
Butler wants a takedown but no success here.
Butler is trying to force a seperation but Martinez has the dominant position.
Butler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Martinez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Butler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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!
Martinez pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butler stops Martinez from standing up.
Butler throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez wants to stand up but Butler is controlling him.
Butler wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler is standing up over Martinez. Martinez looks to escape but Butler dives into side control.
Martinez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximo Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martinez as he jumps to the side.
Kino Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martinez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martinez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Butler misses.
Butler closes the distance but Martinez moves to the side
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez stuffs the takedown.
Butler throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Butler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
Butler misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Martinez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Butler moves out of range of the leg kick from Martinez.
Butler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martinez counters with a three punch combo that has Butler backing up. Butler nods at Martinez to acknowledge the strikes.
Butler misses with a right hand
and Martinez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butler tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler checks the leg kick.
Butler gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Butler looks winded!
Butler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Butler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martinez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Butler is out of range.
Martinez sets himself, and Butler steps forward looking for the clinch! Martinez avoids it this time.
Martinez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Butler is rocked!
Martinez throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Butler colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Martinez as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Butler is left battered and dazed whilst Martinez and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kino Martinez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Harding (ranked 3361 p4p, 4140 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 269 p4p, 303 weight class). Mark Harding 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, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Harding!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Einstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.
Harding closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harding lands in his opponent's guard.
Harding throwing strikes but missing.
Harding throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harding trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Einstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Einstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Einstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harding.
Harding postures up in Einstein's guard and throws a big left but Einstein blocks it.
Harding 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.
Harding trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harding postures up in Einstein's guard and throws a big left but Einstein blocks it.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Harding from controlling successfully.
Harding trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Einstein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Einstein wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
Einstein won't allow Harding to sweep him here.
Einstein trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Harding has a closed guard, preventing Einstein from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harding manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Einstein manages to get himself to full guard.
Harding makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harding.
Harding throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harding pushes down on Einstein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harding misses with a head shot. Einstein uses the momentum to regain guard.
Einstein wants to stand and escape but Harding is having none of it.
Harding trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Einstein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Einstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harding.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harding in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harding working some strikes from top position.
Einstein wants to stand up but Harding is controlling him.
Harding wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving.
Harding throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Einstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Harding dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Einstein throws a leg kick but Harding sees it coming and moves out of range.
Einstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Einstein throws a front kick that sends Harding stumbling back into the cage.
Einstein throws a push kick but Harding slaps the foot to one side.
Einstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harding moves away.
Einstein connects with a solid leg kick.
Albert Einstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding fails in his attempt to clinch.
Einstein lands a high kick!
Einstein lands a high kick!
Einstein throws a head kick that Harding semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick from Einstein, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harding throws a jab but it's blocked by Einstein.
Einstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding misses with a hook.
Einstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from Einstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Einstein pushes Harding away with a front kick.
Einstein wants to clinch up but Harding keeps it at a distance.
Harding feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Einsteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harding tries to close the distance and clinch but Einstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harding takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harding's corner calls for a 1-2. Harding obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Einstein tries to land a body kick
and Harding counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Einstein thinking.
Albert Einstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Einstein is breathing heavily.
Harding gets a double leg takedown into Einstein's guard.
Harding throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harding trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harding trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harding trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding stops Einstein from standing up.
Harding throws a big elbow that misses.
Harding won't allow Einstein to sweep him here.
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding won't allow Einstein to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Einstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harding. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harding landing some decent shots from guard.
Harding lands a couple of digs.
Einstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harding works over Einstein with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harding wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving.
Harding won't allow Einstein to get back to his feet.
Harding landing some decent shots from guard.
Harding controlling from the top position.
Harding lands a couple of digs.
Harding trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harding cracks Einstein with a solid left hand.
Harding throwing strikes from guard but Einstein blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harding trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Einstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harding.
Harding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Einstein's head.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Harding from controlling successfully.
Harding scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harding is looking to work some ground and pound but Einstein has wrist control.
Harding makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harding throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Einstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harding postures up in Einstein's guard and throws a big left but Einstein blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Harding will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Einstein throws a body kick that misses
and Harding counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harding.
Harding looking to pass the guard.
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Einstein can do to turn this around?
Einstein wants to sweep here but Harding controlling him for the moment.
Harding throwing strikes but missing.
Harding is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harding slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harding is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding looks up at the clock and then as Einstein takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harding smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harding cracks Einstein with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Harding landing strikes.
Einstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harding working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Einstein down.
Harding connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Einstein some visible discomfort.
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Einstein down.
Einstein is rocked!
Harding working the body and head with strikes.
Einstein is still in real trouble! Can Harding finish him?
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Einstein down.
Check out the look on Harding's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Einstein taking punishment in the form of punches.
Harding in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Einstein looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Harding turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Harding!
Mark Harding is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Mark Harding made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Honore Nazaire Rey (ranked 2808 p4p, 25355 weight class) and Thomas Banton (ranked 332 p4p, 495 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Thomas Banton enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honore Nazaire Rey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Banton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rey stuffs the takedown.
Banton tries to keep at a distance but Rey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rey breaks from the clinch.
Rey has Banton up against the cage in a clinch.
Banton is trying to force a seperation but Rey has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Rey.
Banton goes for a takedown attempt but Rey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A cross from Rey lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rey clinches up with Banton and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rey takes the fight into the clinch.
Rey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Honore Nazaire Rey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banton on the side of the head.
Banton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Rey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banton with a poor takedown
enabling Rey to counter with a crisp jab.
Honore Nazaire Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Banton.
Rey misses the jab.
Banton with the counter takedown but Rey avoids it easily.
Banton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banton.
Rey forces Banton back against the cage and clinches.
Rey controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rey for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banton gets tackled into the cage by Rey. Rey maintains the clinch.
Banton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rey is defending well.
Banton stalling in the clinch but Rey improves position.
Banton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rey blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banton tries to pull guard but Rey holds him up against the cage and eventually Banton drops back down to his feet.
Banton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rey.
A short right from Rey.
Banton is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Banton is still on wobbly legs! Can Rey finish him?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rey pushes Banton against the cage. Rey is working some dirty boxing. Rey pushes off with a quick right hook! Banton goes down! Banton tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rey moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honore Nazaire Rey!
After the fight, Honore Nazaire Rey was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Li (ranked 1896 p4p, 3275 weight class) and Casey Van Sanders (ranked 127 p4p, 182 weight class). Casey Van Sanders will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikael Li!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casey Van Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Sanders is defended easily by Li.
Li gets the takedown into side control.
Li working the ground and pound.
Van Sanders tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li tries for a kimura but Van Sanders is defending well.
Van Sanders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Li working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Sanders is looking to reverse the position.
Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Li wants to control but Van Sanders is keeping him busy.
Li controlling the position from side mount.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Van Sanders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Sanders gets back to half guard.
Li takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Li is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Van Sanders is trying to escape the mount.
Li trying to control but Van Sanders is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Li fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to control but Van Sanders wriggling away.
Van Sanders prevents Li from taking his back.
Li with a couple of short strikes.
Li is working for a guillotine from mount but Van Sanders frees his head quite easily.
Van Sanders is looking to improve his position but Li isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to take his opponent's back but Van Sanders doesn't allow it.
Li looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Van Sanders is trying to reverse the position but instead Li has taken his back - oops!
Li tries to get the hooks in deep but Van Sanders pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Van Sanders's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Li has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Van Sanders has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
Van Sanders trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Sanders is trying to get back to his feet but Li has full control of the position and if anything, Van Sanders has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Li 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.
Van Sanders throws a left and a right that both miss
so Li counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Li wants to control from the top but Van Sanders keeps moving.
Li is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van Sanders is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Van Sanders is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van Sanders working a defensive guard but Li manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mikael Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Li is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Van Sanders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Van Sanders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Li swings around for an armbar but Van Sanders sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Li's guard.
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Sanders wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Sanders throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Sanders trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Sanders manages to get himself to full guard.
Van Sanders looking to control.
Li pushes down on Van Sanders's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Van Sanders is looking to improve his position.
Li is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Sanders defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Sanders is looking to control Li's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Sanders avoid being mounted?
Van Sanders is trying to stand back up but Li is controlling him
Van Sanders is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Li is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Li sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Li looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Li manages to capitalize on a mistake by Van Sanders to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Li dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Van Sanders scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Sanders throws a right and a left that Li avoids nicely.
Li throwing a counter right hand but Van Sanders manages to avoid it.
Van Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Sanders tries to clinch but Li moves away
and Li counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Li.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Li forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Van Sanders could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Li has cracked it and Van Sanders is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Li!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikael Li!
Mikael Li retains his bantamweight title!
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