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IFA 9: Blizzard PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koda Southam (ranked 25330 p4p, 24798 weight class) and Quek Wei (ranked 248 p4p, 266 weight class). Koda Southam has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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130
2 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koda Southam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quek Wei!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wei shoots for a takedown but Southam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Southam throws out the jab.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Southam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Southam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Southam wants it to stay on the feet.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Southam leaves Wei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Southam wants to clinch up but Wei keeps it at a distance.
Southam throws a hook but Wei avoids it easily.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Southam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei moves away from the strike by Southam.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Southam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wei, pushing him back against the cage.
Southam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Southam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wei blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weis head.
Southam manages to break the clinch.
Wei shoots in but Southam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Southam doesn't manage to clinch there - Wei circles away.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Southam is looking to chop away at Wei's legs.
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Southam throws a poor cross that misses
and Wei counters with a one-two to the body.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
Southam doesn't manage to clinch there - Wei circles away.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Southam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Southam, which made it look bad.
Southam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Southam scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Southam.
Wei keeps the fight on the outside.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Southam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wei counters with a three punch combo that has Southam backing up. Southam nods at Wei to acknowledge the strikes.
Southam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Wei tries to counter it with a takedown but Southam pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Southam missing with a left hand there. Wei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Southam misses the shot to the body.
Wei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Southam avoids it really well and circles away.
Southam tries to clinch up.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Southam.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wei avoids the head kick by Southam.
Southam misses with a wild body shot.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Wei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Southam misses with a series of wild punches.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Southam throws a series of strikes that have Wei backpedaling.
Southam throws a head kick that misses.
Southam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Southam tries to clinch up but Wei circles away and keeps his distance.
Southam misses with an uppercut. Wei saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koda Southam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Southam loads up on a big right hand but Wei slips the punch.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Southam throws a sloppy head kick and Wei moves out of range easily.
Wei moves out of range of the strikes.
Wei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Southam tries to avoid it but Wei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Southam to the ground. Southam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Southam misses with a hook. Wei ducked under it nicely.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
Southam is looking to clinch.
Southam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
Southam wants to land a leg kick but Wei is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Southam tries to clinch but Wei is having none of it.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Southam has managed to clinch.
Wei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Southam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koda Southam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei is looking for a takedown.
Wei is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wei is looking to take this one to the mat.
Southam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wei shoots in but no luck this time.
Wei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
Southam moves in looking to clinch but Wei pushes him off.
Southam lands with a good body shot.
Wei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Southam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?
Southam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wei with the counter takedown but Southam avoids it easily.
Southam throws the left hand but Wei avoids the punch easily.
Wei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wei moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southam throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease.
Southam pushes Wei up against the cage in a clinch.
Wei drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wei tries to score a body lock takedown but Southam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Southam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Southam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wei stops a takedown attempt from Southam.
Wei is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Southam is defending well.
Wei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wei is breathing heavily.
Southam stops a takedown attempt from Wei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Southam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wei.
Southam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wei wants to take the fight to the mat but Southam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Southam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wei blocks it with crossed arms.
Wei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Southam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koda Southam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wei wants it to stay on the feet.
Southam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southam defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wei staying out of range there.
Koda Southam is winning the standup battle so far.
Southam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wei, pushing him back against the cage.
Southam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wei blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Southam.
Southam content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Southam gets underhooks to prevent Wei's takedown attempt.
Southam is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Southam.
Southam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wei.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southam lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koda Southam dominated that second round.
That's time! Southam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Southam looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Southam is looking to clinch but Wei is avoiding it.
Southam wants to clinch up but Wei keeps it at a distance.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Southam tries for a takedown but Wei circles away easily
and Wei moves into the clinch.
Wei is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Southam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Southam tries a knee to the head but Wei blocks it.
Southam pulls guard.
Wei lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei drops back looking for a leg! Southam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Southam manages to kick Wei off! Wei jumps back into Southam's guard.
Southam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southam working a defensive guard but Wei passes into half guard.
Wei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Southam sees it coming and defends easily.
Wei prevents Southam from improving his position.
Wei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Southam is trying to control but Wei manages to pass to mount!
Wei raining down shots from the mount!
Wei unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southam can't escape the position.
Wei is working for a guillotine from mount but Southam frees his head quite easily.
Southam is trying to escape the mount.
Wei is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Southam to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Southam shrugs it off.
Southam tries to buck Wei off but he can't manage it.
Southam manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Southam sees it coming and defends easily.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Southam.
Wei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Southam throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Southam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wei is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Southam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wei on the ground.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Southam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wei is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Southam trying to keep a closed guard but Wei is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wei postures up and lands a big shot to Southam's brow.
Wei works over Southam with some ground and pound from guard.
Wei drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Southam dives on top into guard.
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wei trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Southam is aware though and is defending well.
Koda Southam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Southam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quek Wei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Southam 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koda Southam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giovanny Winters (ranked 4306 p4p, 24743 weight class) and Leandro Bryant (ranked 430 p4p, 528 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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1 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Giovanny Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leandro Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Bryant misses
and Winters counters with a nice uppercut.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses
and Winters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bryant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Winters misses the target.
Winters has taken the fight to the clinch.
Winters scores with a shoulder strike.
Winters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Winters to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Bryant misses
and Winters counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bryant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winters jabs Bryant right on the nose. Bryant blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters dips to his left and cracks Bryant with an uppercut!
Winters lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leandro Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant connects with the punch.
Bryant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bryant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winters gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Winters.
Winters lands an uppercut.
Winters lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Winters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Winters to counter with a crisp jab.
Giovanny Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Bryant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant shoots and misses
and Winters counters with a nice uppercut.
Bryant looks winded!
Bryant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winters counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Winters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winters breaks the clinch.
Bryant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick from Winters lands but Bryant takes it in his stride.
Winters is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Winters clinches up with Bryant and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters lands an uppercut.
Winters breaks the clinch.
Winters clinches.
Winters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
Winters was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bryant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Winters lands a leg kick that knocks Bryant off balance momentarily.
Winters circles away from the clinch attempt
and Winters counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bryant's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bryant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Winters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bryant has his takedown stuffed
letting Winters counter with a right hand.
Winters bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant's head backwards.
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!
Winters gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Winters.
Winters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winters closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanny Winters dominated that round.
That's time! Winters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winters moves away.
Winters fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bryant just manages to avoid it.
Leandro Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winters throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant misses with a combination
and Winters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt
and Winters counters with a straight right hand.
Winters jabs Bryant right on the nose. Bryant blinks but takes it well.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Bryant wants to clinch but Winters slips to the side
and Winters counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters takes the fight into the clinch.
Winters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy body kick from Bryant
and Winters counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bryant tries to clinch but Winters is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Winters there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Winters.
Winters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Bryant tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Winters counters with an outside leg kick.
Winters drives through and clinches with Bryant against the cage.
Winters cracks Bryant with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Winters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winters connects with a high kick.
Winters feints and then cracks Bryant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryant down.
Bryant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Winters connects with a solid leg kick.
Winters connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Winters lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bryant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Winters scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winters thuds his right hand into Bryant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters scores with a jab.
Winters scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winters closes the distance and clinches.
Winters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winters lands a glancing blow to the side of Bryant's head.
Bryant takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Winters connects with an inside leg kick.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from Winters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Winters.
Winters lunges at Bryant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bryant's hand.
Giovanny Winters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Winters to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Bryant moves forwards but Winters connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Winters lands a head kick!
Bryant is trying desperately to land a takedown but Winters is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bryant.
Winters clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanny Winters dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jab from Winters.
Winters lands a lovely overhand right.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bryant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Winters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winters appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Winters throws a leg kick which misses Bryant's front leg but catches the back leg as Bryant tries to avoid it.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Winters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Giovanny Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Bryant.
Winters uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryant has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Winters. That snapped Bryant's head back.
Winters clinches up against the cage.
Winters lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Winters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winters.
Winters lands a right hand.
Winters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winters scores with a jab.
Winters closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winters.
Winters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant tries to move into range but Winters moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winters is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winters looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Winters finds it's way through Bryant's defenses.
Bryant gets tackled into the cage by Winters. Winters maintains the clinch.
Winters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winters pushes Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Winters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant with the counter takedown but Winters avoids it easily.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Winters catches Bryant right on the button with a cross.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Winters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Winters.
Winters moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bryant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Winters counters with a nice uppercut.
Winters fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bryant on the side of the head.
Winters getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bryant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters closes the distance and clinches.
Winters manages to break the clinch.
Bryant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Winters.
Winters rushes Bryant and presses him up against the cage.
Bryant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Winters breaks the clinch.
Winters bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant's head backwards.
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!
Bryant gets tackled into the cage by Winters. Winters maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Winters as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Winters as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Winters.
Leandro Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Winters manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Winters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovanny Winters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Winters has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovanny Winters!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Alvarez (ranked 4538 p4p, 24930 weight class) and Issac Wade (ranked 375 p4p, 426 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guillermo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Issac Wade!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez gets a takedown into half guard.
Wade kicks Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alvarez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Wade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Wade back into the cage.
Wade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wade tries for a takedown but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Wade tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Wade manages to avoid the attempt.
Wade is looking to chop away at Alvarez's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Wade with that takedown attempt.
Guillermo Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Issac Wade.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wade enables Alvarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wade manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alvarez 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to stand but Wade is controlling from the bottom.
Wade wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alvarez is now in half guard.
Alvarez is thwarting Wade's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
Alvarez prevents Wade from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez content to control rather than advance.
Alvarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alvarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Alvarez 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wade is trying to control but can't.
Wade moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Alvarez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No joy there for Wade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wade moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Alvarez gets a clinch.
Wade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Wade shoots in.
Wade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wade dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Guillermo Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Issac Wade.
Wade misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Wade.
Wade is breathing heavily.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Wade wants to counter with a clinch but Alvarez pushes him away.
Wade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alvarez sprawls well. Alvarez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wade gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wade manages to pull guard.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wade can do to turn this around?
Alvarez is in close to Wade's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alvarez stays in close to Wade's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wade for as long as he can get away with.
Wade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Alvarez stands and steps away. Wade gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Alvarez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wade to the ground. Alvarez is now in Wade's guard.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Wade.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Wade won't let him.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alvarez passes Wade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Wade defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alvarez in particular looking to stall.
Wade tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Alvarez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wade fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wade is trying to defend but Alvarez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wade tries to kick Alvarez off in order to stand up. Alvarez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Alvarez in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade is trying to get back to half guard.
Wade is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alvarez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Alvarez working the head with strikes.
Alvarez wants to stand but Wade has his arm trapped.
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvarez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
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.
Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wade keeps working.
Alvarez tries to stand but Wade is controlling his head.
Wade is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade wants to control but Alvarez postures up.
Wade is trying to improve his position.
Wade looking for a sweep but Alvarez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Wade that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wade's face.
Wade really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez with shots to the head and body - Wade looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alvarez landing punches.
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Wade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Issac Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guillermo Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guillermo Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Guillermo Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarez 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guillermo Alvarez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pipe Dream (ranked 3816 p4p, 3817 weight class) and Mohammad Owens (ranked 398 p4p, 399 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pipe Dream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammad Owens!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dream counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Owens!
Dream working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dream lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dream has hold of Owens's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Owens tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dream cranks the arm and Owens screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Owens, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pipe Dream!
Pipe Dream very nearly forgot to thank Tokzik Dope L.A. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Urvin Mortonfar (ranked 3506 p4p, 4338 weight class) and Manning Moore (ranked 367 p4p, 412 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urvin Mortonfar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manning Moore!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore clinches up against the cage.
Moore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mortonfar looking to stall.
Mortonfar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mortonfar managing to block the knees to the body from Moore.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mortonfar pulls guard effortlessly.
Moore chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Mortonfar.
Moore trying to control but Mortonfar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore throws an elbow that misses. Mortonfar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moore's guard. Nice move by Mortonfar!
Moore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mortonfar is controlling him.
Moore is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Mortonfar from controlling successfully.
Mortonfar won't allow Moore to get back to his feet.
Moore pushes Mortonfar off and gets back to his feet.
Moore darts in looking for a takedown but Mortonfar gets double underhooks and turns Moore into the cage.
Mortonfar shoots for a takedown but Moore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moore closes the distance and clinches.
Mortonfar has picked Moore up - he's going for a ride! Mortonfar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Moore is trying to stand back up but Mortonfar is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mortonfar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moore avoids it really well and circles away.
Mortonfar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urvin Mortonfar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore has Mortonfar up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mortonfar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moore is trying to pull guard but Mortonfar has him pressed against the cage.
Moore lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Moore.
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore wants to take the fight to the mat but Mortonfar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Mortonfar.
Moore tries to score a body lock takedown but Mortonfar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mortonfar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mortonfar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mortonfar is trying to drag Moore to the mat but Moore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Mortonfar drags the fight down to the ground.
Mortonfar keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Moore is in close to Mortonfar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mortonfar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moore wants to control from the top but Mortonfar keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore landing some decent shots from guard.
Moore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mortonfar is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
Moore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mortonfar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moore wants to control from the top but Mortonfar keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moore working his ground and pound in the gym.
Moore throws a big right hand that misses.
Moore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mortonfar keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manning Moore 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.
Moore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mortonfar's waist but Mortonfar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moore off to one side.
Moore has managed to clinch.
Mortonfar is looking for a takedown.
Moore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moore can't get the takedown.
Urvin Mortonfar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manning Moore.
Mortonfar blocking some punches.
Moore is working for takedown but Mortonfar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moore wants to take the fight to the mat but Mortonfar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manning Moore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mortonfar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortonfar is trying to drag Moore to the mat but Moore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mortonfar drags the fight down to the ground.
Mortonfar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moore working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mortonfar's head.
Urvin Mortonfar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moore wants to control from the top but Mortonfar keeps moving.
Moore passes Mortonfar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moore is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mortonfar tries to get to full guard but Moore has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moore in particular looking to stall.
Moore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mortonfar defending well though.
Moore is trying to control the action in half guard but Mortonfar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mortonfar wants to get back to his feet.
Mortonfar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mortonfar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mortonfar wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
Mortonfar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore trying to control but Mortonfar is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore pushes down on Mortonfar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from Moore there.
Moore is trying to control the action in half guard but Mortonfar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moore throwing shots but Mortonfar is blocking nicely.
Moore is nestled in close to Mortonfar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moore drops an elbow to the side of Mortonfar's head.
Mortonfar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moore perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Moore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moore passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore trying to control but Mortonfar is having none of it.
Mortonfar wants to hold on but Moore pushes him away.
Moore content just to control the position here.
Mortonfar is looking to get to half guard.
Moore is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mortonfar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore landing strikes from the mount and Mortonfar is in trouble!
Moore landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Moore lands with some strikes.
Moore lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manning Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
Moore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mortonfar but Mortonfar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moore clinches.
Moore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moore jumps guard but Mortonfar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Urvin Mortonfar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manning Moore.
Moore can't get the takedown.
Moore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mortonfar avoids it.
Mortonfar tries to break the clinch but Moore is controlling the position.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore looking for a takedown.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mortonfar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moore is defending well for now.
Mortonfar tries to score a body lock takedown but Moore shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moore tries to pull guard but Mortonfar holds him up against the cage and eventually Moore drops back down to his feet.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mortonfar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mortonfar is defending well.
Moore trying to land knees to the body.
Mortonfar prevents the takedown attempt.
Mortonfar breaks from the clinch.
Mortonfar lands a nice hook to Moore's body. Moore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mortonfar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manning Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mortonfar is defended easily by Moore.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mortonfar.
Mortonfar shoots in but Moore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore pushes Mortonfar up against the cage in a clinch.
Mortonfar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mortonfar tries for a takedown but Moore manages to get underhooks.
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mortonfar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mortonfar prevents the takedown attempt.
Mortonfar drags the fight down to the ground.
Mortonfar keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Mortonfar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore wants to stand but Mortonfar is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortonfar wanted to stand there but Moore had control of the position.
Moore wants to stand but Mortonfar is controlling the position.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Mortonfar from controlling successfully.
Moore manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mortonfar stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Mortonfar. Beautiful body shot.
Mortonfar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moore but Moore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mortonfar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moore moves into the clinch.
Mortonfar looking for a takedown.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mortonfar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mortonfar can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mortonfar.
Moore tries for a takedown but Mortonfar manages to get underhooks.
Moore prevents Mortonfar from breaking the clinch.
Manning Moore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moore wants to take the fight to the mat but Mortonfar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mortonfar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moore drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mortonfar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Urvin Mortonfar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mortonfar swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manning Moore.
I've got Moore 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manning Moore!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Reyes (ranked 2530 p4p, 4503 weight class) and Clark Luna (ranked 234 p4p, 372 weight class). Reyes comes into the arena with Young, Wild and Free blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clark Luna!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes connects with a body shot.
Luna walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luna throws a lazy head kick
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reyes clobbers Luna with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reyes counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from Reyes lands.
Luna misses with a jab to the body
enabling Reyes to counter with a crisp jab.
Luna thows a leg kick but Reyes checks it
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reyes counters with a left and a right that stings Luna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes digs a good body shot into Luna's ribs.
Luna throws a body kick that misses
and Reyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reyes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luna with a poor takedown
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luna looks winded!
Luna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
 Luna is rocked!
Reyes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes lands with a straight right. Luna didn't see that one coming.
Luna is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
Reyes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reyes with a nice cross.
BOOM! Reyes lands a beautiful left hook that drops Luna. Luna tries to recover but Reyes is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Luna lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Reyes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Freddy Reyes thanked Hype Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slaissi (ranked 3356 p4p, 2773 weight class) and Erik Thurgood (ranked 368 p4p, 308 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Slaissi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Thurgood!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thurgood has his takedown stuffed
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaissi throws a jab but it's blocked by Thurgood.
Thurgood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Erik Thurgood has been cut.
Erik Thurgood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaissi lands a body shot.
Slaissi lands with a right hand.
Thurgood wants to clinch but Slaissi slips to the side
and Slaissi counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Thurgood falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kimbo Slaissi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Coffey (ranked 25424 p4p, 1892 weight class) and Phoenix Alexander (ranked 479 p4p, 214 weight class). Phoenix Alexander has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Magnus Coffey's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Magnus Coffey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phoenix Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coffey on the side of the head.
Coffey tries to clinch up.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Coffey.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Coffey down.
Phoenix Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Alexander.
Coffey misses with a takedown attempt
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Alexander fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coffey, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.
Alexander rushes Coffey and presses him up against the cage.
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coffey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coffey walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Alexander. Those never looked like landing.
Coffey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alexander swivels and escapes.
Alexander throws a right hand that Coffey ducks under and follows up with a left that Coffey also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander lands a big head kick that sends Coffey tumbling to the mat! Alexander takes a step backwards and waves Coffey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Coffey is rocked!
 It looks like Magnus Coffey has been cut.
Alexander lands a big head kick that sends Coffey to the canvas! Alexander follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Alexander!
Phoenix Alexander bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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