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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 3184 p4p, 25395 weight class) and John Taylor (ranked 267 p4p, 382 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaii '78. John Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Penn.
Penn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Penn looking to score a takedown here. Taylor is defending well but Penn drives through and ends up in Taylor's guard.
Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taylor for as long as he can get away with.
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 getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Penn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Penn taking a breather here.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn swings around for an armbar but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Penn's guard.
Penn has an active guard here but Taylor has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn is controlling Taylor's trapped leg to prevent Taylor from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penn scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Penn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Taylor.
Penn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Penn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Penn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn uses his free foot to push down on Taylor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Taylor.
Penn looking to finish Taylor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taylor!
Taylor tries to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Penn goes for an armbar but he's not got it Taylor turns into him and now he's in Penn's guard.
BJ Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Taylor has passed into half guard!
Penn wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Taylor works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn looks to move to half guard but instead Taylor has passed into mount! Damn!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Penn works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Penn.
John Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Penn. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Penn lands with a right hand.
Penn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Penn seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Taylor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xzavier Jacobs (ranked 2560 p4p, 3532 weight class) and Sigandi Legend (ranked 300 p4p, 382 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xzavier Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sigandi Legend!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacobs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Legend sprawls and moves away.
Legend shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Legend stuffs the takedown.
Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet.
Jacobs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xzavier Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigandi Legend.
Legend shoots in for a double leg but Jacobs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Legend tries to sprawl but Jacobs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jacobs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jacobs working Legend over with strikes.
Legend is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jacobs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jacobs is looking to advance position but Legend won't allow it.
Jacobs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jacobs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jacobs controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jacobs stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Legend to get to his feet.
Jacobs darts in trying to clinch
and Legend counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Legend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Legend postures up.
Jacobs managing to control the position.
Legend trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend working some strikes from top position.
Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Legend loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legend has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobs pulls Legend in close to prevent any damage.
Jacobs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobs is controlling Legend's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Legend content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend postures up.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Legend's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
 It looks like Xzavier Jacobs has been cut.
Legend is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control.
Legend scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacobs wants to stand but Legend is controlling the position.
Legend keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
Legend lands a couple of digs.
Legend forces his way into half guard.
Jacobs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Legend scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jacobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legend.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend is thwarting Jacobs's attempts to control the position.
Jacobs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Legend scores with a couple of nice shots.
Legend wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is defending well.
Legend slips a nice elbow through Jacobs's hands, connecting with Jacobs's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Legend.
Legend throwing shots but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Jacobs wants to control but Legend is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacobs is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legend lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Legend working Jacobs over with strikes.
Jacobs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sigandi Legend will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xzavier Jacobs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt.
Jacobs gets caught flat footed, as Legend shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jacobs is trying to keep Legend in close.
Jacobs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Legend lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Legend trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jacobs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend trying to strike off his back.
Legend avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legend trying to keep a closed guard but Jacobs is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legend is keeping the position for now.
Legend keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs stays in close to Legend's body and controls the position.
Jacobs won't allow Legend to sweep him here.
Legend is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Jacobs stands and throws Legend's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Legend is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jacobs connects with a decent elbow.
Jacobs trying to control the position but Legend is working away.
Jacobs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Legend wants to control but Jacobs postures up.
Legend manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jacobs's best efforts.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Legend defends it well.
Jacobs trying to mount his opponent but Legend defends it.
Jacobs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throwing shots but Legend is blocking nicely.
Legend punching from the bottom.
Jacobs trying to control from half guard but Legend is working away.
Legend landing a few short strikes.
Jacobs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Legend doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacobs.
Legend punching from the bottom.
Legend tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.
Legend looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jacobs wants to control but Legend is keeping him busy.
Legend trying to hold on to Jacobs's head to control him but Jacobs postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Legend shoots for a takedown but Jacobs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Legend shows good takedown defense.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacobs.
Jacobs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Legend some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobs lands a few punches from side control.
Legend is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jacobs in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jacobs working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xzavier Jacobs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xzavier Jacobs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legend feints the counter takedown.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Legend has his takedown stuffed
and Jacobs counters with a shoot takedown. Legend fights it but they end up in guard.
Legend striking off his back but it's not causing Jacobs any problems.
Jacobs content to stall in guard here.
Legend trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend wants to sweep but no luck.
Legend trying to strike off his back.
Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legend controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
Jacobs looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Legend keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown but Legend manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xzavier Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legend scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jacobs sneaks out the side door and pushes Legend away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown but Legend manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legend.
Jacobs fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend misses with a takedown attempt - Jacobs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Legend tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacobs is in Legend's guard.
Xzavier Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legend keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Legend is retaining full guard.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Legend 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.
Jacobs is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jacobs trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs throws a combination that misses
and Legend counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Legend working over Jacobs with some ground and pound. Jacobs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jacobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legend.
Jacobs has his hands clasped together around Legend's back. He's all about the action.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend working the head and body with strikes.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
Legend landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jacobs is refusing to be controlled, as Legend sits in half guard.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Legend scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jacobs wants to control but Legend is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xzavier Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jacobs 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xzavier Jacobs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Papa (ranked 25409 p4p, 4799 weight class) and Jordyn Conley (ranked 497 p4p, 443 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 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 1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Jordyn Conley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papa.
Conley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Papa misses
and Conley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Papa won't be happy with that.
Papa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Papa moves into the clinch.
Papa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Papa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Conley uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conley wants to pass the guard but Papa is keeping the position.
Papa wants to stand up but Conley is controlling him.
Conley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Papa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conley has managed to get both his arms back between Papa's legs - danger averted.
Conley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papa controls Conley momentarily but Conley frees himself.
Conley stays in close to Papa's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Conley trying to keep a closed guard but Papa is proving a slippery customer.
Papa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Papa trying to control the position from guard on top but Conley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Conley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Papa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Papa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papa wants to control from the top but Conley keeps moving.
Conley tries to strike from the bottom.
Conley keeping moving, preventing Papa from controlling successfully.
Papa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Conley is trying to control but can't.
Papa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Papa.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Conley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Papa wants to take a breather but Conley is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conley is looking to improve his position.
Conley is looking to escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Conley gets a takedown into half guard.
Papa pushes Conley off and gets back to his feet.
Conley shoots in for a takedown but Papa shows good takedown defense.
Conley lands an overhand right.
It looks like Big Papa has been cut.
Conley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Papa on his heels. He'll look to pass Papa's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Papa has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Conley is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Conley jumps guard but Papa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Papa.
Papa has Conley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Conley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Papa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papa tries to circle away but Conley has him pinned against the cage.
Papa wants to take the fight to the mat but Conley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Conley stalling the fight.
Conley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Papa walks away with a smile on his face. Conley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Conley shoots for a takedown but Papa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Big Papa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Conley.
Conley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Papa to the mat! Papa manages to get full guard.
 Papa is rocked!
Conley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conley preventing the sweep.
Papa is breathing heavily.
Papa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Papa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Papa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Papa shoots in looking for a takedown. Conley tries to sprawl out of it but Papa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Papa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Papa with a nice cross.
Conley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papa.
Conley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Papa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Conley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Papa kicks Conley off and gets 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!
Conley shoots in for a double leg but Papa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Papa throwing a counter right hand but Conley manages to avoid it.
Papa throws a nice looking combination but Conley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conley throws a big counter head kick but Papa avoids it with no problem.
Papa looks to land a body kick but Conley moved away.
Conley lands a left and a right that send Papa crashing to the mat, dazed. Conley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Papa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conley dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Papa has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jordyn Conley!
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Alex Pereira really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 208.6, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Kwon Bron was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Burns (ranked 25410 p4p, 3344 weight class) and Kyle Dake (ranked 338 p4p, 258 weight class). Adam Burns 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Dake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dake takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Burns moves to clinch but Dake breaks away
and Dake counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dake stalling.
Burns trying to control but Dake postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dake controlling the pace.
Burns is not content to let Dake control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns trying to control but Dake postures up.
Dake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burns is not content to let Dake control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dake is taking a breather. Burns 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.
Let's hope that Dake 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.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Burns trying to hold on to Dake's head to control him but Dake postures up.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burns is trying to control but can't.
Dake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dake is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Dake pushes him off.
Burns lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Burns scores with a four punch combination!
Burns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dake wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Dake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dake wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Dake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dake trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns wants to sweep here but Dake controlling him for the moment.
Dake 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.
Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Dake from controlling successfully.
Burns will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dake trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dake controls the pace.
Dake wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Dake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burns haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns throws a head kick that misses
and Dake counters with a single leg into guard. Burns didn't expect that.
Dake trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Dake will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Burns tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dake counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dake stalling.
Dake is trying to control. Burns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kyle Dake has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Burns trying to hold on to Dake's head to control him but Dake postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dake is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dake content to control rather than advance.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Dake has control of the leg.
Dake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Dake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dake stalling away here and it's allowed Burns to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
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.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Dake from controlling successfully.
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Dake from controlling successfully.
Dake won't allow Burns to get back to his feet.
Dake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Dake from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
Dake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dake wants it to stay on the feet.
Dake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burns defends it well.
Burns misses with a takedown
and Dake counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns is being controlled here.
Dake tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dake is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dake moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Burns wants to control but Dake postures up.
Dake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Burns trying to remain calm as Dake controls from the top position.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dake controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Dake 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. This is the final round!
Burns dives in and grabs Dake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dake pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
Dake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
Dake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a lazy head kick
and Dake counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burns is not content to let Dake control the position.
Dake is taking a breather. Burns 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is trying to maintain the position but Dake is very close to passing his half guard.
Dake wants to take a breather but Burns is having none of it.
Well, if Dake is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Dake is trying to control. Burns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dake is taking a breather. Burns 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.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Dake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dake trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Dake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burns is defended easily by Dake.
Dake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burns defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Dake as Burns shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns looks to throw a body kick
and Dake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dake stays in close to Burns's body and controls the position.
Dake trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dake postures up.
Dake trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burns has a takedown stuffed.
Dake feints the counter takedown.
Dake stuffs the takedown.
Dake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burns defends it well.
Burns gets a clinch.
Dake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burns prevents it.
Burns has had enough of the clinch but Dake keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dake being controlled against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Dake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dake winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Dake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frederico Mora (ranked 4648 p4p, 5319 weight class) and Reed Johnson (ranked 311 p4p, 329 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederico Mora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reed Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Mora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Mora swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mora misses with the combination.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Mora bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Mora circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Mora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Mora against the cage.
Johnson decides to pull guard.
Mora thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mora stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mora is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Mora looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Mora thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Mora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Mora working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Mora control the position.
Mora is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mora gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mora lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frederico Mora!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Stuarts (ranked 4215 p4p, 4202 weight class) and Jon Bayani Hagibis (ranked 302 p4p, 301 weight class). Jon Bayani Hagibis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Stuarts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Bayani Hagibis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagibis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stuarts did well to prevent Hagibis getting side control.
Stuarts is looking to control Hagibis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stuarts avoid being mounted?
Stuarts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hagibis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hagibis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stuarts reverses the position - he's now on top in Hagibis's guard.
Hagibis wants to sweep here but Stuarts controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagibis is controlling Stuarts's posture.
Hagibis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stuarts defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuarts trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagibis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hagibis wants to sweep but no luck.
Hagibis is adopting a defensive guard.
Stuarts looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Hagibis pulls Stuarts in close to his closed guard and prevents Stuarts from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stuarts misses with a low kick as Hagibis jumps back.
Stuarts throws a leg kick that misses.
Hagibis moves out of range as Stuarts throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stuarts. That's going to slow Hagibis down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuarts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hagibis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hagibis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stuarts is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stuarts is not content to let Hagibis control the position.
Hagibis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stuarts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stuarts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hagibis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hagibis misses with the ground and pound.
Stuarts wants to control but Hagibis postures up.
Hagibis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stuarts parries the strikes from Hagibis easily there. Hagibis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stuarts to escape.
Hagibis working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuarts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hagibis off and has taken his back!
Hagibis is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Stuarts off. It looks like it's working - Stuarts slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Hagibis displaying calm under pressure there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stuarts lands a front kick.
Stuarts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hagibis defends well and Stuarts ends up having to push Hagibis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hagibis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stuarts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hagibis's guard.
Hagibis pulls Stuarts in close to prevent any damage.
Stuarts preventing the sweep.
Hagibis looks winded!
Stuarts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hagibis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Bayani Hagibis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stuarts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hagibis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stuarts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hagibis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stuarts's guard.
Stuarts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stuarts looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuarts, not yet.
Hagibis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stuarts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagibis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hagibis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stuarts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagibis working for submissions but it's allowed Stuarts to get to half guard.
Hagibis pushes Stuarts off, looking to escape but Stuarts dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Hagibis is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Stuarts!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brenden Hickman (ranked 3466 p4p, 4134 weight class) and Alfea Rignold (ranked 263 p4p, 297 weight class). Alfea Rignold will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brenden Hickman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alfea Rignold!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rignold looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Rignold there.
Hickman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rignold in particular looking to stall.
Hickman trying to control from the bottom.
Hickman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hickman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rignold won't allow Hickman to sweep him here.
Hickman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rignold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rignold lying in Hickman's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hickman decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Rignold taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brenden Hickman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chan Sung Jung (ranked 2643 p4p, 3916 weight class) and Phishiji Baba (ranked 212 p4p, 284 weight class). Jung kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Zombie. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chan Sung Jung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phishiji Baba!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung connects with a jab.
Baba moves away from the strike by Jung.
Jung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baba finds it's way round the side to connect with Jung's head.
Baba cracks Jung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jung fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Baba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jung throws a right hand that Baba ducks under and follows up with a left that Baba also avoids with ease.
Phishiji Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baba drops his hands momentarily and Jung takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Baba lands.
Baba scores with the left hand. Jung knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Baba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Baba. No joy for Jung on that attempt.
Jung throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Baba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jung scores with a nice right hand.
Baba lands a body shot.
Baba throws out a powerful jab.
Jung misses with a takedown attempt - Baba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Sung Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baba wants it to stay on the feet.
Jung fails with the takedown
and Baba counters with a stiff right hand.
Baba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baba scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jung had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Baba lands with a hook. Jung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Baba.
Jung missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Baba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jung dips to his left and cracks Baba with an uppercut!
Baba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Baba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Baba does it's job there.
Phishiji Baba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baba staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung misses with a wild combination.
Baba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Baba.
Baba lands with a cross.
Baba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jung.
Sloppy strikes from Jung. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phishiji Baba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Baba does it's job there.
Jung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baba finds it's way round the side to connect with Jung's head.
Jung throws a looping overhand right but Baba ducks down to avoid it.
Baba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jung is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jung takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jung or perhaps it was just good defense by Baba, which made it look bad.
Jung looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baba connects with a jab.
Jung takes one to the chin there.
Baba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Jung thows a left - swing and a miss!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jung might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Baba scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Baba. That snapped Jung's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baba is fending him off so far but Jung persists. Nope, Baba circles away and we're back to standing.
Jung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jung manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baba on his heels. He'll look to pass Baba's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Baba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jung is controlling him.
Jung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jung is controlling him.
Baba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baba is keeping the position for now.
Jung prevents Baba from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jung lands a lovely overhand right.
Jung misses with a takedown
letting Baba counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Sung Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baba leaves Jung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jung misses with a wild combination.
Baba connects with a right hand. Jung shakes it off.
Baba scores with a jab to the body.
Jung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baba lands a nice shot that snaps Jung's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phishiji Baba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Baba as he connects with a hook.
Jung fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baba sprawls well initially but Jung persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Baba pushes Jung off but Jung dives into side control.
Jung prevents Baba from escaping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baba can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung scoring with punches and elbows.
Baba is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jung is controlling him well.
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.
Jung working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jung moves into full mount!
Chan Sung Jung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jung sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Baba trying desperately to get to his feet.
Baba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jung.
Baba tries to buck Jung off but Jung takes his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba showing good submission defense here.
Jung trying to control.
Baba is trying to get back to his feet but Jung has full control of the position and if anything, Baba has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jung working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Baba is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Baba is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Baba wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Jung drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Baba 's chin! Baba is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chan Sung Jung!
Chan Sung Jung retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Chan Sung Jung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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