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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benny Darius (ranked 2443 p4p, 3057 weight class) and Cuba Gooding (ranked 224 p4p, 276 weight class). Darius comes to the cage accompanied by In the Shadows - The Rasmus. Gooding has chosen Everything is Right (ft. Devilish Trio) - Skeler as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Darius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cuba Gooding!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gooding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darius throws a lazy uppercut
and Gooding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gooding avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benny Darius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gooding shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gooding avoids the body shot from Darius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius is looking to land body kicks.
Darius loads up on a big right hand but Gooding slips the punch.
Darius throws a lazy uppercut
and Gooding counters with a nice uppercut.
Darius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gooding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Darius.
Darius misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gooding! But no joy.
Darius throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gooding to counter with a crisp jab.
Darius misses with a left hand
and Gooding counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Darius.
Darius misses with a hook. Gooding ducked under it nicely.
Darius misses with a left hand
and Gooding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darius misses with a left hand
and Gooding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Darius misses
and Gooding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gooding has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Darius misses with a double jab
and Gooding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darius lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darius misses with a looping right.
Gooding now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Darius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gooding bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Gooding was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gooding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gooding keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darius misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Gooding was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darius throws a sloppy head kick and Gooding moves out of range easily.
Gooding is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Darius with a body shot.
Darius throws a push kick but Gooding slaps the foot to one side.
Darius cracks Gooding with a good jab.
Gooding is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Darius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like Cuba Gooding has been cut.
Darius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darius misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gooding! But no joy.
Darius misses with a body shot
and Gooding counters with a straight right hand.
Darius throws a combination that misses
and Darius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A punch combination from Darius misses.
Gooding swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Gooding releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Darius misses the body punch
and Gooding connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gooding is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darius throws a lazy uppercut
and Gooding connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gooding cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Darius is rocked!
Darius throws a sloppy body shot
and Gooding scores with a counter punch that sends Darius to the canvas! Gooding smells blood - he's punishing Darius with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Darius has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cuba Gooding!
An out of breath Cuba Gooding thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Benny Darius had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Holmberg (ranked 2335 p4p, 24158 weight class) and Yuri Sola (ranked 278 p4p, 499 weight class). Tim Holmberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Holmberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Sola!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmberg throws out a powerful jab.
Sola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holmberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sola!
Holmberg lands a nice forearm strike.
Holmberg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Holmberg scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sola to see if he's OK.
Holmberg scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sola to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmberg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Holmberg.
Sola struggling a bit here.
Sola takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Holmberg working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Holmberg lands a few punches from side control.
Holmberg working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmberg is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Sola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holmberg off and has taken his back!
Sola throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Sola softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Holmberg is really stuck here.
Sola punishes Holmberg with strikes from the back mount.
Holmberg trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Holmberg 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.
Sola patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Holmberg wants to escape the position.
Holmberg showing good submission defense here.
Holmberg tries to escape but Sola has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sola lands punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Will Sola go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sola doesn't have the hooks in and Holmberg manages to turn into his guard.
Sola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holmberg postures up in Sola's guard and throws a big left but Sola blocks it.
Holmberg works over Sola with some ground and pound from guard.
Sola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holmberg slips nicely into half guard.
Holmberg is looking to stall here but Sola recovers full guard.
Sola trying to keep a closed guard but Holmberg is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sola trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Holmberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holmberg wants to pass the guard but Sola is keeping the position.
Holmberg stopping the sweep attempt from Sola.
Sola keeping moving, preventing Holmberg from controlling successfully.
Sola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmberg.
Sola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holmberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Sola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmberg is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sola misses the jab.
Holmberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sola misses the shot to the body.
Holmberg gets a takedown into half guard.
Sola throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Holmberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sola!
Sola tries to hold on but Holmberg postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmberg landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Holmberg dominated that round.
That's time! Holmberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holmberg loads up on a big right hand but Sola slips the punch.
Holmberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holmberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Holmberg here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sola walks into a left hand.
Holmberg misses with a combination
and Sola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holmberg kicks Sola off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmberg misses with a double jab.
Holmberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sola to the mat! Sola manages to get full guard.
Sola striking from the bottom here.
Sola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holmberg stands up over Sola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sola looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sola is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmberg is trying to keep Sola in close.
Sola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holmberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sola manages to get himself to full guard.
Sola striking off his back but it's not causing Holmberg any problems.
Sola throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sola wants to sweep but no luck.
Sola is striking from the bottom but Holmberg uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Holmberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sola is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Holmberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sola tries to roll over but Holmberg keeps him under control.
Holmberg working the head and body with strikes.
Sola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holmberg is looking to take a break and control but Sola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sola throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sola manages to get to full guard.
Sola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmberg.
Sola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Sola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmberg landing with the ground and pound.
Sola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holmberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sola seems keen to control Holmberg's posture.
Holmberg stands up over Sola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tim Holmberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sola working a defensive guard here.
Holmberg preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg is in close to Sola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holmberg distracts Sola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sola lands a decent punch to the body there.
Holmberg is in close to Sola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holmberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sola's head.
Holmberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sola thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sola working for submissions but it's allowed Holmberg to get to half guard.
Holmberg slips a nice elbow through Sola's hands, connecting with Sola's forehead.
 Sola is rocked!
Holmberg 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.
Tim Holmberg dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Holmberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sola napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Holmberg working the ground and pound but Sola is defending the strikes.
Sola is looking for a sweep.
Holmberg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Holmberg working the ground and pound from side control.
Holmberg slows the pace down.
Sola can't do much from the bottom here.
Holmberg crunches a massive hammerfist down on Sola - he's out! Holmberg Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Holmberg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Singer (ranked 3073 p4p, 4471 weight class) and Wayne Dotson (ranked 355 p4p, 479 weight class). Dotson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: White Girl - Shy Glizzy. Saul Singer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saul Singer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Dotson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dotson slaps away a takedown attempt from Singer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dotson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Singer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dotson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singer.
Singer has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Singer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Singer blocks the leg kick.
Singer shoots in for a takedown but Dotson shows good takedown defense.
Dotson throws a right hand that Singer ducks under and follows up with a left that Singer also avoids with ease.
Wayne Dotson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dotson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Singer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dotson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Singer is controlling him.
Singer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dotson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singer stops Dotson from standing up.
Singer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dotson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dotson pushes Singer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Singer closes the distance and clinches up with Dotson, looking for a takedown. Singer pushes Dotson against the cage but Dotson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Dotson. No joy for Singer on that attempt.
Singer misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dotson. Those never looked like landing.
We've been told by Singer's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Singer throws a one two combo.
Singer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dotson.
 It looks like Saul Singer has been cut.
Dotson throws the kick towards the body but Singer avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dotson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Singer.
Singer misses with a takedown attempt - Dotson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dotson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Singer darts in looking for a takedown but Dotson gets double underhooks and turns Singer into the cage.
Singer is breathing heavily.
Singer pushes Dotson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Singer is trying to stall.
Dotson is trying to break the clinch but Singer is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dotson wants to get back to striking at distance but Singer won't allow it.
Dotson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Singer working aggressively here.
Singer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dotson backwards.
Singer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Singer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dotson takes a shot to the head.
Singer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Singer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Singer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dotson backwards.
Dotson is trying to push Singer away but Singer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dotson is trying to break the clinch but Singer is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from Singer.
Still in the clinch, Singer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Singer.
Dotson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dotson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Singer throws a right and a left that Dotson avoids nicely.
Dotson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Singer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Singer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dotson is fending him off so far but Singer persists. Nope, Dotson circles away and we're back to standing.
Singer darts in looking for a takedown but Dotson gets double underhooks and turns Singer into the cage.
Dotson takes a shot to the head.
Singer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dotson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dotson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singer has him pressed against the cage.
Singer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Singer has Dotson pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Singer fails to land.
Dotson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Singer prevents Dotson from breaking the clinch.
Singer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dotson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Singer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Singer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Singer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dotson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Singer eats them both and turns towards Dotson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dotson throws a leg kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Singer.
Dotson misses with a wild combination.
Singer shoots in looking for a takedown but Dotson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Singer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Singer shoots in and drives through. Dotson sprawls well.
Dotson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dotson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Singer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Singer shoots in looking for a takedown but Dotson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Singer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dotson throws a series of punches but Singer moves out of range.
A jab from Dotson does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dotson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Singer did well to prevent Dotson getting side control.
Dotson wants to pass the guard but Singer is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Dotson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Singer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dotson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Dotson does no damage.
Singer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saul Singer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dotson stuffs the takedown.
Dotson throws a counter combo.
Dotson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Singer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Singer lands with a punch from half guard.
Singer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Singer trying to control the action but Dotson is working from the bottom.
Dotson pushes Singer off looking to stand but Singer dives back in and keeps control.
Singer throwing shots but Dotson is blocking nicely.
Singer lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singer 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Singer lands strikes from half guard.
Singer throwing shots but Dotson is blocking nicely.
Singer prevents Dotson from standing back up.
Dotson is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Singer there.
Dotson is rocked!
Singer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Singer throwing shots but Dotson is blocking nicely.
Singer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dotson is still in real trouble! Can Singer finish him?
Singer stops Dotson from getting back to his feet.
Dotson seems to have recovered his senses.
Singer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dotson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Singer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dotson is trying to stand up here but Singer is controlling him well.
Singer thows a huge punch but Dotson dodges it nicely.
Singer is pressing down on Dotson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dotson is holding on for now.
Singer throwing shots but Dotson is blocking nicely.
Singer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dotson has one foot on Singer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dotson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dotson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dotson duly obliges.
Dotson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dotson scores with a one two! Singer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dotson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wayne Dotson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singer shoots in for a double leg but Dotson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Singer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dotson swinging wildly here.
Singer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dotson as he jumps to the side.
Singer dives in for a single leg takedown but Dotson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dotson has had enough of the clinch but Singer keeps him there for the moment.
Singer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singer has Dotson pressed against the cage, preventing Dotson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Singer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Singer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dotson blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Dotson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Singer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Singer.
Singer lands with a light punch inside.
Singer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Singer lands with a light punch inside.
Singer misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dotson wants to break free but Singer has control.
Dotson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singer.
Singer has Dotson pressed against the cage, preventing Dotson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Singer lands a nice uppercut.
Dotson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dotson throws a series of strikes that have Singer backpedaling.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Singer is defended easily by Dotson.
Dotson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Dotson does it's job there.
Singer dives in and grabs Dotson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dotson pushes down on Singer's head and hops out.
Dotson tried to score with a low kick but Singer checks it.
Singer shoots in for a double leg but Dotson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Singer shoots for a double leg takedown but Dotson sprawls well. He's pushed Singer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Singer backs off Dotson throws a huge counter combo but Singer manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wayne Dotson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Saul Singer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Dotson.
Singer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dotson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Singer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Dotson as Singer shoots in.
Dotson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dotson gets caught napping as Singer dives in and scores a takedown. Dotson manages to retain guard.
Singer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dotson's head.
Dotson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dotson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dotson wants to stand but Singer is controlling the position.
Singer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dotson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Singer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dotson has his feet on Singer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Dotson.
Singer shoots in for a takedown but Dotson shows good takedown defense.
Dotson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dotson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Singer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dotson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dotson misses with a two punch combination.
Singer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dotson as he jumps to the side.
Dotson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dotson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Singer eats them both and turns towards Dotson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dotson scores with a hook to the body. Singer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Singer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dotson looks to land a combination. Singer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dotson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Singer looks for a takedown but Dotson sprawls well.
Dotson throws a low kick but Singer avoids it.
No joy there for Dotson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Singer goes for a double leg but Dotson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dotson continues to drive forward.
Wayne Dotson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Dotson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dotson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dotson wants to get back to striking at distance but Singer won't allow it.
Dotson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singer has him pressed against the cage.
Singer has a couple of punches blocked by Dotson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dotson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Singer lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Singer fails to land.
Saul Singer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Singer throws a punch but it's blocked by Dotson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dotson.
Singer stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Singer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Singer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Dotson is trying to break the clinch but Singer is controlling him.
Dotson is looking to break free of the clinch but Singer has double underhooks.
Dotson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dotson is trying to break the clinch but Singer has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Singer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dotson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Singer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Singer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singer.
Singer has a couple of punches blocked by Dotson.
Singer breaks from the clinch.
Dotson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dotson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dotson or perhaps it was just good defense by Singer, which made it look bad.
Singer shoots for a double leg takedown but Dotson sprawls well. He's pushed Singer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dotson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Singer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dotson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dotson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Singer backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singer looks for a takedown but Dotson sprawls well.
Saul Singer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dotson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Dotson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dotson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Dotson!
Wayne Dotson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gurney Halleck (ranked 1987 p4p, 2884 weight class) and Ender Knightley (ranked 248 p4p, 340 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gurney Halleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ender Knightley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knightley tries to keep at a distance but Halleck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck working aggressively here.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside.
Halleck throws a punch but it's blocked by Knightley.
A head punch on the inside from Halleck fails to land.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knightley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knightley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallecks head.
Knightley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halleck gets a clinch.
Knightley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knightley throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Knightley on the inside.
Knightley has a couple of punches blocked by Halleck.
Knightley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halleck blocking some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Halleck has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knightley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knightley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halleck wants to clinch.
Halleck is looking to clinch but Knightley is avoiding it.
Halleck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knightley.
Knightley manages to break the clinch.
Knightley keeps the fight on the outside.
Halleck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knightley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knightley misses with a body kick.
Halleck has Knightley up against the cage in a clinch.
Halleck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halleck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Knightley fails to land.
Knightley lands a hook that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
Knightley swings wildly with an uppercut but Halleck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halleck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knightley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knightley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knightley throws a punch but it's blocked by Halleck.
Halleck lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halleck working aggressively here.
Halleck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knightley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knightley.
Knightley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knightley scores with a leg kick.
Halleck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knightley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halleck moves into the clinch successfully.
Knightley breaks from the clinch.
Halleck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Knightley scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Halleck.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knightley.
Knightley misses with the head strike.
Halleck lands a hook that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knightley blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halleck.
Knightley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halleck throws a punch but it's blocked by Knightley.
Halleck throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Halleck.
Knightley breaks from the clinch.
Knightley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halleck moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Halleck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halleck blocking some punches.
Knightley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Knightley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halleck closes the distance and pushes Knightley back into the cage.
Halleck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knightley blocks an uppercut.
Halleck misses with the head strike.
Halleck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knightley working aggressively here.
Halleck blocking some punches.
Halleck throws a head punch that misses.
Halleck blocks an uppercut.
Knightley lands with a right to the head.
Knightley breaks from the clinch.
Knightley throws a head kick but Halleck moves out of range.
Halleck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knightley, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck throws a head punch that misses.
Halleck blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knightley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halleck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halleck lands with a left to the head.
Knightley swings wildly with an uppercut but Halleck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knightley misses with the head strike.
Knightley working aggressively here.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley blocking some punches.
Knightley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knightley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knightley manages to break the clinch.
Knightley tries to keep at a distance but Halleck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knightley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halleck tries to clinch but Knightley moves out of range.
Halleck is looking to clinch.
Knightley flicks out a counter leg kick but Halleck steps away.
Halleck is looking to clinch.
Knightley throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knightley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knightley throws a leg kick which misses Halleck's front leg but catches the back leg as Halleck tries to avoid it.
Halleck wants to clinch up but Knightley keeps it at a distance.
Halleck rushes Knightley and presses him up against the cage.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Gurney Halleck will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Halleck wants to clinch up but Knightley keeps it at a distance.
Knightley misses with a low kick.
Halleck tries to clinch up.
Halleck wants to clinch up but Knightley keeps it at a distance.
Halleck tries to clinch but Knightley is having none of it.
Knightley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Halleck wants to clinch.
Knightley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halleck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halleck tries to clinch but Knightley moves out of range.
Halleck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knightley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley swats away the attempt to clinch by Halleck.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knightley.
Halleck wants to clinch up but Knightley keeps it at a distance.
Knightley throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knightley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knightley throws a counter combo.
Halleck wants to clinch.
Halleck tries to clinch there but Knightley circles away.
Knightley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Halleck if he has to take too many more of those.
Knightley throws a sloppy head kick and Halleck moves out of range easily.
Halleck slips a jab and a cross from Knightley.
A big left from Knightley misses.
Halleck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halleck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knightley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick lands for Knightley.
Halleck wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Knightley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knightley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halleck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halleck tries to clinch but Knightley moves away
and Knightley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halleck tries to clinch up but Knightley circles away and keeps his distance.
Halleck tries to clinch up.
Halleck closes the distance but Knightley moves to the side
and Knightley counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleck wants to clinch.
Knightley throws a leg kick which misses Halleck's front leg but catches the back leg as Halleck tries to avoid it.
Gurney Halleck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Halleck.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halleck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halleck has closed the distance and engaged Knightley in a clinch.
Knightley working aggressively here.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Halleck working aggressively here.
Halleck throws a head punch that misses.
Knightley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halleck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knightley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knightley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body kick there by Knightley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Knightley.
Halleck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley misses with the head strike.
Halleck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley blocks an uppercut.
Knightley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knightley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halleck wants to clinch.
Halleck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halleck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halleck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halleck is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Halleck closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knightley throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halleck.
Gurney Halleck has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knightley has a couple of punches blocked by Halleck.
Knightley scores with a shoulder strike.
Halleck misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halleck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knightley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck has a couple of punches blocked by Knightley.
Knightley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knightley working aggressively here.
Knightley swings wildly with an uppercut but Halleck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knightley has a couple of punches blocked by Halleck.
Knightley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halleck tries to clinch up
and Knightley counters with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halleck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halleck tries to clinch up but Knightley circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ender Knightley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Halleck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knightley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halleck on the side of the head.
Halleck wants to clinch up but Knightley keeps it at a distance.
Halleck checks the leg kick nicely there.
Halleck tries to close the distance and clinch but Knightley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halleck wants to clinch.
Halleck ducks under a wild hook from Knightley.
Halleck tries to clinch but Knightley moves away
and Knightley counters with an inside leg kick.
Halleck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knightley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halleck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knightley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halleck fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Halleck is out of range.
A head kick misses from Knightley.
Halleck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Knightley. That snapped Halleck's head back.
Halleck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halleck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck is looking to clinch.
Knightley scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Knightley.
Knightley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halleck circles away quickly and effectively.
Halleck wants to clinch but Knightley slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Halleck doesn't manage to clinch there - Knightley circles away.
Halleck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knightley lands with a kick to the temple. Halleck shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Halleck tries to clinch but Knightley is having none of it.
Halleck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halleck moves in looking to clinch but Knightley pushes him off.
Knightley lands a leg kick that knocks Halleck off balance momentarily.
Halleck tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knightley counters with a stiff right hand.
Halleck darts in trying to clinch
and Knightley counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Knightley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halleck was well out of range. Poor timing from Knightley.
Halleck tries to clinch up.
Halleck tries to clinch
and Knightley counters with a stiff right hand.
Knightley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knightley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knightley counters with a leg kick.
Halleck tries to clinch but Knightley moves away
and Knightley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knightley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halleck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knightley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knightley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knightley with a hook.
Halleck wants to clinch.
Knightley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleck moves to clinch but Knightley breaks away
and Knightley counters with a big head kick but Halleck shrugs it off.
Halleck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knightley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halleck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knightley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halleck takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knightley throws a body kick that misses.
Halleck tries to clinch but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Knightley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Knightley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ender Knightley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knightley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halleck tries to clinch but Knightley moves out of range.
Halleck doesn't manage to clinch there - Knightley circles away.
Halleck tries to clinch up
and Knightley counters with a head kick.
Halleck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knightley throws a body punch but Halleck moves out of range.
Halleck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knightley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knightley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Halleck is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halleck is looking to clinch.
Knightley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halleck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halleck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halleck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knightley looks for the body kick but Halleck saw that one coming.
Halleck tries to clinch but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Knightley throws a leg kick but Halleck sees it coming and moves out of range.
Halleck wants to clinch.
Halleck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knightley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halleck tries to clinch up.
Halleck doesn't manage to clinch there - Knightley circles away.
Knightley thinks about the counter body kick.
Halleck wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ender Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knightley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ender Knightley!
An out of breath Ender Knightley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 912 p4p, 1180 weight class) and Jayilton Almeda (ranked 119 p4p, 156 weight class). Almeda has chosen Anota AĆ - MC Lipi as his entrance music. Jayilton Almeda acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jayilton Almeda!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeda scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Jesus Christ has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christ!
It looks like Jayilton Almeda has been cut.
A big right from Christ misses.
Almeda looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Christ scores with a crisp jab that stopped Almeda in his tracks.
Almeda scores with a nice right hand.
Almeda walks into a straight right hand from Christ.
Almeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Almeda takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
Almeda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christ swivels and escapes.
Almeda throws a right hand that misses
and Christ counters with a left hand that sends Almeda to the canvas!
Almeda is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeda is trying to control the position but Christ postures up.
Almeda is still in real trouble! Can Christ finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ stands up from Almeda's guard - Christ perhaps looking for a knockout.
Almeda seems to have recovered his senses.
Almeda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Christ to the ground. Almeda is now in Christ's guard.
Christ manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christ has time to react.
Christ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Almeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Almeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christ swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Almeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christ counters with a big right hand! Oh Almeda is in trouble here! Christ follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Christ!
In defeat, Jayilton Almeda stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent for taking the fight, all the fans, my coaches, my sponsors Savage Fightwear and Furnace Performance.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Idaho (ranked 1242 p4p, 1879 weight class) and Aingot Nofud (ranked 168 p4p, 236 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Duncan Idaho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aingot Nofud!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idaho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Idaho trying to move into half guard but instead Nofud has managed to sweep!
Idaho working for submissions but it's allowed Nofud to get to half guard.
Nofud is looking to take a break and control but Idaho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Idaho is looking to improve his position.
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nofud is controlling the pace.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Nofud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Idaho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Idaho has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Idaho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nofud is one step ahead there.
Nofud looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Idaho wants to improve his position but instead Nofud has moved into half guard.
Nofud prevents Idaho from improving his position.
Nofud blocks the strikes from Idaho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nofud trying to mount his opponent but Idaho defends it.
Idaho gets back to full guard.
Idaho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nofud passes into side control.
Idaho is looking for a sweep.
Nofud 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.
Idaho manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nofud trying to mount his opponent but Idaho defends it.
Idaho is pressing down on Nofud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Idaho is looking for a triangle but Nofud pushes his legs off easily.
Idaho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Idaho can't keep his opponent in guard - Nofud advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Idaho wants to sweep but Nofud has passed to side control!
Idaho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nofud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Idaho looking for a sweep but Nofud has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Idaho looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Idaho breaks Nofud's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Idaho has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nofud to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Idaho is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nofud pulls down on the head and he's put Idaho to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aingot Nofud!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Abrazos (ranked 480 p4p, 1382 weight class) and Ching Chong Chongching (ranked 61 p4p, 176 weight class). Pablo Abrazos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ching Chong Chongching's chin.
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World class boxer
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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 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Abrazos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ching Chong Chongching!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chongching blocks a jab.
Abrazos dodges the punch combination from Chongching.
Abrazos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chongching connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abrazos momentarily.
It looks like Pablo Abrazos has been cut.
Abrazos misses with a right hand
and Chongching counters with a nice uppercut.
Chongching throws a good cross that connects.
Abrazos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abrazos just misses with a punch to the body.
Abrazos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chongching in his tracks.
Abrazos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chongching finds it's way round the side to connect with Abrazos's head.
Chongching feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abrazoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pablo Abrazos's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abrazos throws a body shot but no joy.
Abrazos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chongching throws a shot from downtown. Abrazos moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Abrazos lands.
Abrazos throws a right hand that misses
and Chongching cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chongching, as that shot connected.
Abrazos scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abrazos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chongching ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abrazos moves away.
Chongching slips a jab and a cross from Abrazos.
Abrazos cracks Chongching with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Abrazos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chongching to stand back up!
Chongching is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chongching gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Abrazos points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Chongching wakes up just in time to hear Abrazos thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Abrazos!
After the big win, Pablo Abrazos made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Tempo Athletics and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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