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MMA Hype -15- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Hammond (ranked 5025 p4p, 4799 weight class) and Marquis Flores (ranked 473 p4p, 462 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Hammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marquis Flores!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores throws a hook but Hammond avoids it easily.
Hammond throws a head kick that misses.
Hammond moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Flores wants the takedown. Hammond is fighting it off but Flores persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hammond's guard against the cage.
Flores gets to his feet. Hammond looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hammond fails to land the takedown.
Flores stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flores wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hammond tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Flores is in Hammond's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hammond manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammond breaks from the clinch.
Hammond gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond breaks the clinch.
Flores keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hammond seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammond bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flores is not content to let Hammond control the position.
Hammond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flores is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond decides to stand back up.
Flores doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hammond counters with a two punch combo.
Flores slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammond, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hammond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flores, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammond is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Flores is defending well.
Flores on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammond tried to score with a low kick but Flores checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flores is defended easily by Hammond.
Hammond rushes Flores and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammond missing with knees to the body.
Hammond leaning his opponent against the cage.
Flores jumps guard but Hammond turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hammond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flores just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammond wants to take the fight to the mat but Flores manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hammond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flores has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hammond seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Flores can turn it around.
Hammond works on Flores's body with a couple of short punches.
Hammond slowing the pace effectively.
Flores is trying to pull guard but Hammond has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond breaks the clinch.
Hammond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Flores's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hammond 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.
Hammond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hammond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammond lands with a left to the head.
Hammond manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammond wants to control the position but Flores says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Flores is taking a breather. Hammond 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.
Hammond is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hammond is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Flores seems content to control.
Flores prevents Hammond from standing back up.
Flores is thwarting Hammond's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammond wants to sweep but Flores has passed to side control!
Flores decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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.
Hammond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flores.
Flores goes for a double leg but Hammond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammond continues to drive forward.
Billy Hammond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammond clinches up with Flores and pushes him back against the cage.
Hammond is stalling here.
Hammond misses with an elbow strike.
Hammond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Flores tries to break free but Hammond pushes him back against the cage.
Hammond gets through Flores's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hammond is trying to pull guard but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores blocks the elbow strike.
Hammond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flores letting Hammond take a breather here.
Hammond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammond lands a nice uppercut.
Flores has Hammond pushed against the cage.
Hammond is pushing Flores up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hammond cracks Flores with a nice body shot.
Flores stalling in the clinch but Hammond improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond breaks from the clinch.
Flores shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammond as he avoids it easily.
Billy Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Flores.
Flores is breathing heavily.
Hammond clinches up against the cage.
Hammond is trying to pull guard but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond missing with knees to the body.
Hammond just leaning against Flores, taking a breather.
Hammond wants a takedown but no success here.
Hammond gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores tries to roll over but Hammond keeps him under control.
Hammond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flores on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flores is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammond pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hammond dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hammond feints a jab promting Flores to slip. Hammond then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Flores slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Marquis Flores has been cut.
Hammond closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hammond lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flores swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Flores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flores works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flores working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammond.
Billy Hammond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flores can't keep his opponent in guard - Hammond advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Flores takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammond is trying to control the action in half guard but Flores is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flores trying to control here.
Hammond gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Flores closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flores lands in his opponent's guard.
Flores trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammond pulls Flores in close to prevent any damage.
Hammond 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.
Flores loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammond has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Flores is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hammond.
Hammond sneaks out the side door and pushes Flores away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores shoots in for a double leg but Hammond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flores with the counter takedown but Hammond avoids it easily.
Hammond lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab by Hammond.
Oooooh!!! Hammond has knocked Flores down with a huge combo! Hammond steps away and waves a wobbly Flores back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Flores is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammond changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flores looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flores is still in real trouble! Can Hammond finish him?
Hammond is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flores knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hammond decides to stand up, so the ref orders Flores to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond throws a head kick that misses.
Flores seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammond darts in and clinches Flores up against the cage.
Flores dodges an elbow strike from Hammond.
Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammond dives in for a single leg takedown but Flores sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Flores is trying to pull guard but Hammond has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond has Flores pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hammond pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flores tumbling to the mat - Hammond dives into Flores's guard.
Hammond gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Hammond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammond 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Hammond!
Billy Hammond gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Franklin (ranked 3428 p4p, 4112 weight class) and Halameen Tony (ranked 376 p4p, 421 weight class). Halameen Tony is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joel Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Halameen Tony!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tony lands a glancing blow to the side of Franklin's head.
Franklin takes the fight into the clinch.
Franklin keeps control of Tony as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Franklin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franklin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tony wants to get back to striking at distance but Franklin won't allow it.
Franklin tries to throw a body punch but Tony avoids it by throwing Franklin back against the cage.
Tony prevents a body shot from Franklin.
Franklin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franklin blocks an uppercut.
Franklin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Franklin.
Franklin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franklin digs a right hand underneath Tony's ribcage. Tony let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tony looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franklin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tony controls his hands.
Franklin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tony is trying to break the clinch but Franklin is controlling him.
Tony fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franklin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tony backwards.
It looks like Halameen Tony has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tony misses with some punches.
Franklin lands a nice uppercut.
Tony has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Franklin misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franklin digs a right hand into Tony's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tony's gas tank.
Franklin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Franklin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franklin tries to work over Tony's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tony tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franklin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tony regains guard.
Franklin advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franklin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Franklin lands strikes from half guard.
Tony regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Franklin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tony utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franklin landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tony can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franklin throws a big right hand that misses.
Tony looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin is looking to work some ground and pound but Tony has wrist control.
Franklin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franklin.
Franklin throws a big right hand that misses.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tony preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franklin throws a big right hand that misses.
Franklin throws a big right hand that misses.
Franklin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tony has momentary wrist control but Franklin slips an elbow through the middle.
Franklin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tony is keeping the position for now.
Franklin throws an elbow that misses. Tony uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franklin's guard. Nice move by Tony!
Franklin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franklin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franklin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Franklin wants to hit a sweep here but Tony passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Franklin there!
Franklin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Franklin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Halameen Tony's cut.
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.
Tony missing with a left hand there. Franklin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Franklin connects with a looping right hand.
Franklin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sloppy strikes there by Franklin.
Tony manages to get back to half guard.
Tony is trying to control but can't.
Tony avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franklin.
Franklin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franklin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franklin looks to land a strike but Tony avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tony keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
Tony utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franklin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franklin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tony can do to turn this around?
Franklin with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin throws a strike but Tony rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tony wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin wants to stand up but Tony is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin looking for a sweep. Not yet Franklin, not yet.
Tony stays in close to Franklin's body and controls the position.
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.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin looking to control but Tony passes into half guard.
Franklin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tony's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tony's back!
Franklin thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Franklin is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Franklin gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Franklin gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Franklin apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Franklin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Franklin misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tony works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Tony, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franklin scores with the left hand. Tony knows he should have avoided that one.
Tony moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Joel Franklin has been cut.
Halameen Tony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Franklin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tony just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Franklin scores with a hook to the body. Tony takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Franklin misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franklin. Tony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tony looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Franklin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Tony lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franklin at a distance.
Franklin throws a big shot that misses.
Tony throws out a counter right but Franklin avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice jab there from Franklin.
Franklin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tony is just out of range.
Tony lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Franklin pushes Tony up against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Franklin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franklin.
Franklin loads up on a big left hand. Tony felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Franklin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tony can't hide his disappointment, as Franklin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joel Franklin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Bartolomeu (ranked 24803 p4p, 2586 weight class) and Dante Drayman (ranked 566 p4p, 305 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Bartolomeu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dante Drayman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drayman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drayman lands a nice looking body shot.
Drayman throws a shot to the body.
Bartolomeu takes one to the chin there.
Drayman lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drayman, as that shot connected.
Bartolomeu moves in looking to clinch but Drayman pushes him off.
Jab by Drayman.
Bartolomeu walks into a left hand.
Bartolomeu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drayman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drayman lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Renato Bartolomeu has been cut.
Drayman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drayman tests Bartolomeu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drayman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drayman lands a jab.
Bartolomeu walks into a left hand.
Drayman lands the left hand.
Drayman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bartolomeu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drayman jabs at Bartolomeu's body.
Drayman throws out a powerful jab.
Drayman catches Bartolomeu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drayman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drayman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bartolomeu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drayman counters with a stiff right hand.
Drayman connects with a body shot that sends Bartolomeu's belly button to the back.
Drayman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drayman lands a body shot.
Bartolomeu is breathing heavily.
Bartolomeu tries to clinch up.
Drayman unleashes a big counter combination but Bartolomeu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dante Drayman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartolomeu tries to clinch there but Drayman circles away.
A shot to the liver by Drayman. Beautiful body shot.
Bartolomeu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drayman cracks Bartolomeu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bartolomeu looks to land a combination but Drayman avoids it well.
Drayman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bartolomeu in his tracks.
Drayman feints with a jab and clips Bartolomeu right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Bartolomeu is sent crashing into the canvas and Drayman leaps in for the kill! Bartolomeu tries to get to his feet but Drayman is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Bartolomeu is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Drayman!
Dante Drayman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eli Richards (ranked 2835 p4p, 3502 weight class) and Felix Kat (ranked 236 p4p, 274 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kat's choice of entrance music: Twisted Tales of Felix The Cat. 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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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 New York, Eli Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Kat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Richards counters with a stiff right hand.
Kat keeps the fight on the outside.
Kat throws a right and a left that Richards avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Richards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Richards tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kat is in Richards's guard.
Kat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kat trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards has momentary wrist control but Kat slips an elbow through the middle.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kat on the ground.
Kat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kat trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Kat from controlling successfully.
Richards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kat is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Richards closes the distance and pushes Kat back into the cage.
Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kats head.
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Kat.
Richards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
Kat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Richards after a bit of a struggle.
Kat misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kat jumps guard and drags Richards to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Richards wanted to stand there but Kat had control of the position.
Kat working for a triangle but Richards defends it easily.
Kat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richards controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Richards haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kat 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.
Kat has his hands on Richards's head, controlling the position.
Richards stays in close to Kat's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eli Richards will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Richards clinches up against the cage.
Kat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kat backwards.
Kat is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kat blocks an elbow strike from Richards.
Richards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kat pressing his opponent against the cage.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Richards.
Kat misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Richards.
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kat backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Richards.
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Richards on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Richards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Richards pushes Kat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kat ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kat no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kat working for a triangle but Richards defends it easily.
Richards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to stand but Kat is controlling from the bottom.
Kat 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.
Kat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've been informed that Kat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Kat scoring with some ground and pound.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kat can do to turn this around?
Kat slips nicely into half guard.
Kat moves into full mount! Richards won't be happy about that!
Richards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richards tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kat trying to control but Richards is having none of it.
Richards can't escape the position.
Kat throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Richards has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kat's lack of action.
Richards tries to roll over but Kat keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards is trying to stand.
Kat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
Kat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Richards tries to get to full guard but Kat has control of the leg.
Kat wants to take a breather but Richards is having none of it.
Kat lands with a punch from half guard.
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 Eli Richards will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Richards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richards has closed the distance and engaged Kat in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Richards.
Richards takes a shot to the head.
 Richards is rocked!
Kat is trying to drag Richards to the mat but Richards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oh Richards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kat stalling in the clinch.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kat tries to break the clinch but Richards is controlling the position.
Kat tries to score a body lock takedown but Richards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kat blocking some punches.
Kat is trying to force a seperation but Richards has the dominant position.
Richards working aggressively here.
Kat pulls guard successfully.
Richards is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kat has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Richards is looking to defend but Kat has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Richards! Kat pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Richards taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Felix Kat!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Radley Salerno (ranked 3312 p4p, 3648 weight class) and Thlek Buidi (ranked 269 p4p, 283 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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142
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Radley Salerno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thlek Buidi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salerno dives in and scores a takedown into Buidi's guard.
Salerno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salerno stops Buidi from standing up.
Salerno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salerno looking to sit in guard and control but Buidi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Salerno is looking for a triangle but Buidi pushes his legs off easily.
Buidi stopping the sweep attempt from Salerno.
Buidi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Buidi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salerno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salerno looking for a sweep. Not yet Salerno, not yet.
Buidi tries to stand but Salerno is controlling from the bottom.
Salerno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buidi defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buidi wants to control from the top but Salerno keeps moving.
Salerno working a defensive guard here.
Buidi wants to control from the top but Salerno keeps moving.
Salerno wants to hit a sweep here but Buidi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Salerno there!
Buidi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Salerno wants to control but Buidi is having none of it.
Salerno regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buidi is looking to stall here but Salerno recovers full guard.
Buidi is looking to work some ground and pound but Salerno has wrist control.
Salerno seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Salerno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buidi on the ground.
Buidi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salerno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buidi has managed to get both his arms back between Salerno's legs - danger averted.
Salerno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buidi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buidi wants to pass the guard but Salerno is keeping the position.
Buidi wants to control from the top but Salerno keeps moving.
Salerno throws his legs up looking for a submission but Buidi uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buidi landing a few strikes.
Salerno gets back to half guard.
Salerno wants to control but Buidi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buidi is looking to take a break and control but Salerno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buidi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Salerno tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Buidi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thlek Buidi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Black (ranked 2716 p4p, 3524 weight class) and Pete Stamp (ranked 249 p4p, 310 weight class). Jimmy Black has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Stamp!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Black misses with a double jab.
Stamp lands a jab to the head.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Stamp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stamp thuds a left hand into Black's body.
Stamp scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Black dives in for a single leg takedown but Stamp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stamp struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Stamp wants to break free but Black has control.
Stamp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stamp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stamp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Black looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Stamp lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stamp gets caught napping as Black dives in and scores a takedown. Stamp manages to retain guard.
Stamp pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamp's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been hearing that Black has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stamp is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Black rolls with it to try and escape but Stamp cranks on the arm and Black is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pete Stamp!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cael Compton (ranked 3048 p4p, 3098 weight class) and Yevgeni Mostovoy (ranked 350 p4p, 356 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cael Compton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yevgeni Mostovoy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Compton is looking to clinch but Mostovoy is avoiding it.
Mostovoy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Compton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mostovoy counters with a single leg into guard. Compton didn't expect that.
Mostovoy throws a big elbow that misses.
Compton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mostovoy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mostovoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mostovoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Compton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mostovoy wants to get back to his feet but Compton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mostovoy keeping moving, preventing Compton from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mostovoy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Compton controls the pace.
Compton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mostovoy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Compton.
Mostovoy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Compton controls the pace.
Mostovoy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Compton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Compton postures up in Mostovoy's guard and throws a big left but Mostovoy blocks it.
Mostovoy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mostovoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mostovoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch lands to the side of Compton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Compton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mostovoy's hands.
Compton throws a hook but Mostovoy avoids it easily.
Compton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Yevgeni Mostovoy has been cut.
Compton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mostovoy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Compton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mostovoy.
Compton throws a lazy right hand but Mostovoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton throws a body punch but Mostovoy moves out of range.
Compton tries to clinch but Mostovoy moves out of range.
Compton slips under a jab from Mostovoy.
Compton misses with a wild body shot.
Compton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Compton tries to clinch but Mostovoy moves out of range.
Mostovoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Compton.
Compton swinging wildly here.
Mostovoy misses the shot to the body.
Compton wants to clinch.
Mostovoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Compton looks to score with a jab to the body but Mostovoy is just out of range.
Compton ducks under a wild hook from Mostovoy.
Compton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mostovoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cael Compton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mostovoy throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Mostovoy finds it's way through Compton's defenses.
Mostovoy staying out of range there.
Compton has managed to clinch.
Mostovoy tries a body shot but Compton blocks it.
Mostovoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mostovoy tries to work over Compton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mostovoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mostovoy misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yevgeni Mostovoy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yevgeni Mostovoy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for Compton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Compton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Compton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mostovoy counters with a straight right hand.
Mostovoy throws a shot to the body.
Mostovoy ducks under a wild hook from Compton.
Compton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Compton darts in trying to clinch
and Mostovoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostovoy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yevgeni Mostovoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mostovoy slips a jab from Compton.
Compton takes a swing at Mostovoy's ribcage but misses.
Compton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mostovoy lands a glancing blow to the side of Compton's head.
A jab from Mostovoy finds it's way through Compton's defenses.
Mostovoy misses with a straight right.
Cael Compton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mostovoy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mostovoy throws a shot from downtown. Compton moves away and avoids it.
Compton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mostovoy counters by moving into the clinch.
Compton breaks from the clinch.
Mostovoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mostovoy.
Cael Compton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Compton throws a jab when Mostovoy was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mostovoy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Compton instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Mostovoy.
Compton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mostovoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Compton's elbow.
Compton lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mostovoy misses with a punch to the body.
Mostovoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Compton throws a punch but it's blocked by Mostovoy.
Mostovoy misses with a punch to the body.
Mostovoy blocking some punches.
Mostovoy pushes Compton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mostovoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mostovoy can't find room to land a body shot as Compton controls the action.
Mostovoy can't find room to land a body shot as Compton controls the action.
Mostovoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Compton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mostovoy's elbow.
Compton misses with a punch on the inside.
Mostovoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mostovoy tries to throw a body punch but Compton avoids it by throwing Mostovoy back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Compton.
Compton lands a shoulder strike.
Mostovoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Compton controls his hands.
Mostovoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton prevents a body shot from Mostovoy.
Compton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mostovoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mostovoy has Compton pressed against the cage, preventing Compton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mostovoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Compton scores with a shoulder strike.
Compton lands a shoulder strike.
Compton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mostovoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Compton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mostovoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mostovoy working aggressively here.
Compton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mostovoy backwards.
Mostovoy lands with a right to the head.
Compton breaks from the clinch.
Compton is looking to clinch but Mostovoy is avoiding it.
Compton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mostovoy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Mostovoy.
Mostovoy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Compton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mostovoy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Compton tries to clinch up but Mostovoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Mostovoy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Compton.
A swing and a miss from Mostovoy.
Compton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mostovoy.
Compton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Compton throws a right and a left that Mostovoy avoids nicely.
Mostovoy missing with a left hand there. Compton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Mostovoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Compton takes a swing at Mostovoy's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Compton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yevgeni Mostovoy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yevgeni Mostovoy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mostovoy works the jab nicely.
Compton throws a hook but Mostovoy blocks it.
Compton walks into a left hand.
Mostovoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Compton darts in and clinches Mostovoy up against the cage.
Mostovoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Compton's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Compton.
Compton misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Mostovoy.
Cael Compton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mostovoy tries to throw a body punch but Compton avoids it by throwing Mostovoy back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostovoy pushes Compton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mostovoy.
Mostovoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mostovoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mostovoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Compton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mostovoy tries to work over Compton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Compton prevents a body shot from Mostovoy.
Mostovoy scores with a hook to the body.
Mostovoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Compton's elbow.
Mostovoy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Compton is trying to keep an underhook but Mostovoy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mostovoy connects with a nice short shot to Compton's temple.
Mostovoy lands strikes from half guard.
Mostovoy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Compton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mostovoy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Compton 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.
Compton tries to roll over but Mostovoy keeps him under control.
Mostovoy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mostovoy prevents Compton from standing back up.
Mostovoy trying to control the action but Compton is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mostovoy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mostovoy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Compton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Compton tries to get out of the position.
Mostovoy working Compton over with strikes.
Compton is trying to control but can't.
Mostovoy lands strikes from half guard.
Mostovoy thows a huge punch but Compton dodges it nicely.
Mostovoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Compton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mostovoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mostovoy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mostovoy working over Compton with some ground and pound. Compton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mostovoy slips a nice elbow through Compton's hands, connecting with Compton's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mostovoy lands strikes from half guard.
Compton wants to control but Mostovoy is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mostovoy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mostovoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Compton is rocked!
Mostovoy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Compton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mostovoy unloads with some huge strikes here! Compton is out! Mostovoy wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yevgeni Mostovoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keenan Schwartz (ranked 3347 p4p, 2659 weight class) and Ispa Prkl (ranked 381 p4p, 323 weight class). Keenan Schwartz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ispa Prkl'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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keenan Schwartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Prkl!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prkl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schwartz throws a series of punches but Prkl avoids them all with ease.
Prkl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Prkl.
Prkl throws out a loose jab but Schwartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schwartz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Prkl.
Prkl jabs at Schwartz's body.
No joy there for Prkl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prkl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schwartz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz tries to clinch there but Prkl circles away.
Prkl throws a hook but Schwartz blocks it.
Prkl looks to land a left hand but Schwartz moved out of range nicely.
Schwartz lands a nice looking body shot.
Prkl has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Prkl misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prkl swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwartz.
Prkl misses with an uppercut. Schwartz saw that one coming.
Schwartz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Prkl manages to circle out of the way.
Prkl dodges the punch combination from Schwartz.
Schwartz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Prkl throws a hook but Schwartz blocks it.
Prkl lands a glancing blow to the side of Schwartz's head.
Prkl misses with a straight right.
Schwartz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schwartz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prkl.
Prkl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Prkl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schwartz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz slips a jab and a cross from Prkl.
Schwartz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prkl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Prkl throws a looping overhand right but Schwartz ducks down to avoid it.
Prkl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schwartz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prkl.
Schwartz doesn't manage to clinch there - Prkl circles away.
Schwartz moves out of range of the strikes.
Schwartz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Prkl.
Prkl looks to score with a jab to the body but Schwartz is just out of range.
Prkl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prkl misses with a two punch combination.
Prkl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schwartz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Prkl swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwartz.
Prkl swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz doesn't manage to clinch there - Prkl circles away.
Prkl is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schwartz with a body shot.
Schwartz moves in looking to clinch but Prkl pushes him off.
Schwartz ducks under a wild hook from Prkl.
Schwartz ducks under a wild hook from Prkl.
As Prkl tries to get set, Schwartz tries to push him back and clinch up but Prkl manages to avoid the attempt.
Prkl throws a jab when Schwartz was well out of range.
Schwartz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Prkl misses the target.
Schwartz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Prkl.
Prkl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schwartz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prkl.
Schwartz tries to counter by clinching up but Prkl breaks away and moves out of range.
Prkl keeps the fight on the outside.
Prkl is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Prkl throws an overhand right that lands on Schwartz's shoulder, as Schwartz tries to avoid the shot.
Schwartz is looking to counter the offense by Prkl and move into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz avoids the body shot from Prkl.
Schwartz is looking to clinch but Prkl is avoiding it.
Prkl swings for the body but Schwartz moves out of range.
Prkl swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwartz.
Prkl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schwartz.
Prkl throws a jab but it's blocked by Schwartz.
Prkl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schwartz is looking to clinch but Prkl is avoiding it.
Schwartz tries to clinch but Prkl is having none of it.
Schwartz tries to close the distance and clinch but Prkl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schwartz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Prkl 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.
Schwartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prkl.
Schwartz closes the distance and clinches.
Prkl cracks Schwartz with a nice body shot.
Schwartz working aggressively here.
Schwartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Prkl.
Prkl working hard to break the clinch.
Prkl stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schwartz lands a nice shot to the body.
Prkl lands a body shot.
Prkl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prkl misses the shot to the body.
Schwartz is looking to counter the offense by Prkl and move into the clinch.
Schwartz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz slips a jab from Prkl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schwartz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prkl is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schwartz with a body shot.
Schwartz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prkl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Prkl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ispa Prkl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prkl throws a hook but Schwartz blocks it.
Schwartz slips a straight right by Prkl.
Schwartz misses with a wild body shot.
Prkl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwartz manages to avoid it.
Prkl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prkl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schwartz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prkl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Prkl throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Schwartz.
Schwartz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Prkl manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prkl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwartz moves away.
Schwartz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Prkl moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Schwartz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Prkl misses with a body shot.
Schwartz takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Prkl fails to land.
Schwartz misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwartz misses with some punches.
Prkl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schwartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prkl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prkl just leaning against Schwartz, taking a breather.
Prkl presses Schwartz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schwartz throws a head punch that misses.
Prkl cracks Schwartz with a nice body shot.
Schwartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Prkl controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz has a couple of punches blocked by Prkl.
Schwartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schwartz tries a body shot but Prkl blocks it.
Come on Prkl - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Prkl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prkl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prkl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schwartz backwards.
Prkl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prkl blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prkl.
Schwartz throws a head punch that misses.
Prkl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prkl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prkl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schwartz misses with a punch to the body.
Schwartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Prkl.
The referee is keeping an eye on Prkl - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schwartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prkl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prkl blocks an uppercut.
Schwartz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schwartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prkl is working Schwartz over against the cage.
Keenan Schwartz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwartz misses with a punch to the body.
Schwartz misses with some punches.
Prkl stalling.
Schwartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Prkl's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schwartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Prkl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schwartz lands an uppercut.
Schwartz letting Prkl take a breather here.
Prkl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prkl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Prkl misses.
Prkl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schwartz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Prkl tries to get set, Schwartz tries to push him back and clinch up but Prkl manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Prkl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Prkl swings widly with a right hand
and Schwartz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Keenan Schwartz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prkl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prkl dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Prkl's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prkl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prkl blocks a body shot from Schwartz.
Prkl misses with a punch to the body.
Schwartz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Prkl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prkl prevents a body shot from Schwartz.
Prkl breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Prkl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schwartz moves away from the strike by Prkl.
Schwartz is looking to counter the offense by Prkl and move into the clinch.
Prkl throws a hook but Schwartz avoids it easily.
Prkl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prkl throws a series of punches but Schwartz avoids them all with ease.
Schwartz wants to clinch.
Prkl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schwartz tries to clinch up but Prkl circles away and keeps his distance.
Prkl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schwartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Prkl.
Prkl misses with a hook. Schwartz ducked under it nicely.
Schwartz moves away from the strike by Prkl.
Schwartz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prkl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schwartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prkl.
Prkl throws an overhand right that lands on Schwartz's shoulder, as Schwartz tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prkl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prkl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schwartz tries to clinch but Prkl moves out of range.
Prkl misses with a straight left.
Schwartz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ispa Prkl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prkl misses with a looping left.
Prkl just misses with a punch to the body.
Prkl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schwartz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schwartz tries to clinch there but Prkl circles away.
Schwartz tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Prkl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schwartz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Prkl misses.
Prkl throws a body shot but no joy.
Schwartz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prkl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prkl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schwartz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prkl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prkl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Prkl swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwartz.
Schwartz tries to clinch there but Prkl circles away.
Prkl circles away from the clinch attempt
and Prkl counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prkl throws a big shot that misses.
Prkl lands a slapping body shot.
Schwartz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schwartz walks into a straight right hand from Prkl.
Prkl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwartz moves away.
As Prkl tries to get set, Schwartz tries to push him back and clinch up but Prkl manages to avoid the attempt.
Schwartz avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prkl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schwartz tries to clinch
letting Prkl counter with a right hand.
Prkl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schwartz.
Schwartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schwartz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Prkl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Prkl 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Prkl!
A very excited looking Ispa Prkl 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikhil Moon (ranked 2690 p4p, 2515 weight class) and Charles Luciano (ranked 328 p4p, 308 weight class). Nikhil Moon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180
4 - 2 - 0 |
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikhil Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Moon breaks the clinch.
Luciano fails with the takedown
enabling Moon to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moon counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Luciano to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luciano tries to free his leg and advance position but Moon is retaining full guard.
Moon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Luciano passes Moon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Luciano wants to control but Moon is keeping him busy.
Luciano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Luciano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Luciano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luciano maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Luciano has cracked it and Moon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Luciano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Luciano!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Rosario (ranked 2363 p4p, 2194 weight class) and Bryson Whitehead (ranked 219 p4p, 200 weight class). Bryson Whitehead has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohammad Rosario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryson Whitehead!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitehead lands a really nice looking cross but Rosario seems unphased.
Rosario connects with a body shot.
Whitehead misses with a hook. Rosario ducked under it nicely.
Whitehead moves into range and clinches up with Rosario.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Whitehead has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Whitehead gets control of Rosario's arms and successfully pulls guard. Whitehead will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Whitehead tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitehead pulls Rosario in close to his closed guard and prevents Rosario from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Whitehead 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rosario lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Whitehead misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rosario throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitehead feints and as Rosario raises his hands in defense, Whitehead changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whitehead controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whitehead stands and throws Rosario's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Whitehead remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Whitehead's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Whitehead tries to advance to mount but Rosario denies him.
Whitehead goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rosario has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Whitehead but great work by Rosario.
Whitehead looks to move to half guard but instead Rosario has passed into mount! Damn!
Whitehead looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Whitehead tries to lock up and control but Rosario gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosario can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whitehead is looking to escape.
Rosario avoids the attempt from Whitehead to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitehead slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryson Whitehead 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.
Rosario misses with a two punch combination.
Rosario throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Whitehead misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rosario misses its target.
Rosario uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rosario fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosario is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Whitehead shoots in and gets a takedown into Rosario's guard.
Whitehead pushes down on Rosario's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whitehead trying to control the pace.
Whitehead moves nicely into side control.
Rosario is trying to escape the position but Whitehead is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosario is trying to control Whitehead's posture but Whitehead avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Whitehead is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rosario has escaped the position, nice work there.
Whitehead taking a breather here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Whitehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whitehead is continuing to stall.
Rosario stops Whitehead from passing to mount.
Whitehead working away.
Whitehead tries for a kimura but Rosario is defending well.
Whitehead moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead controlling his opponent.
Rosario is controlling an arm, preventing Whitehead from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Whitehead swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rosario is now in Whitehead's guard. A big mistake from Whitehead there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead seems keen to control Rosario's posture.
Rosario got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whitehead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rosario has managed to get both his arms back between Whitehead's legs - danger averted.
Rosario won't allow Whitehead to sweep him here.
Whitehead throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rosario uses it to pass to side control.
Whitehead tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rosario presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitehead manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryson Whitehead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Rosario throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whitehead.
Mohammad Rosario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whitehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whitehead thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Rosario. Beautiful body shot.
Rosario misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whitehead takes a swing at Rosario's ribcage but misses.
Mohammad Rosario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosario scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rosario on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rosario throws a right hand that Whitehead ducks under and follows up with a left that Whitehead also avoids with ease.
Rosario rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitehead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitehead drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rosario defends it well.
Rosario throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitehead rushes Rosario and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whitehead gets through Rosario's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whitehead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosario misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whitehead throws a series of punches but Rosario moves out of range.
Rosario is looking to wear down Whitehead with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Whitehead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosario.
Rosario just misses with a punch to the body.
Mohammad Rosario is winning the standup battle so far.
Whitehead lands a slapping body shot.
Rosario cracks Whitehead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehead shoots in and gets a takedown into Rosario's guard.
Whitehead controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whitehead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rosario is keeping the position for now.
Whitehead is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whitehead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Whitehead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Whitehead is stalling in the full guard.
Whitehead passes Rosario's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead stalling.
More stalling from Whitehead.
Whitehead wants to pass to mount but Rosario is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehead content to control rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Whitehead misses.
Rosario misses with a body punch
enabling Whitehead to counter with a crisp jab.
Mohammad Rosario is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rosario gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whitehead.
Whitehead throws a lazy right hand but Rosario sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rosario rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitehead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitehead swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whitehead bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rosario's head backwards.
Rosario throws a series of punches but Whitehead moves out of range.
Rosario swinging wildly here.
Rosario looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitehead is just out of range.
Bryson Whitehead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Whitehead takes a swing at Rosario's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosario uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitehead.
Whitehead might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rosario steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitehead.
Whitehead misses the shot to the body.
Whitehead closes the distance and pushes Rosario back into the cage.
Rosario scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosario has a couple of punches blocked by Whitehead.
Whitehead stalling the fight.
Whitehead lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Rosario fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Whitehead.
Whitehead jumps guard and drags Rosario to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Whitehead seems keen to control Rosario's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryson Whitehead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Whitehead 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryson Whitehead!
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