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JF 23 - Li vs Bobo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Kazvitz (ranked 2739 p4p, 3810 weight class) and Alex Newman (ranked 311 p4p, 408 weight class). Newman has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Kazvitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Newman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman blocks a jab.
Kazvitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Newman counters with a three punch combo that has Kazvitz backing up. Kazvitz nods at Newman to acknowledge the strikes.
Newman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kazvitz with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Newman counter with a right hand.
Newman looks to land a body kick but Kazvitz moved away.
Kazvitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Kazvitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kazvitz tries to avoid it but Newman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kazvitz to the ground. Kazvitz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Kazvitz misses its target.
Kazvitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazvitz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazvitz fails with the takedown.
Newman closes the distance and pushes Kazvitz back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newman throws a head kick but Kazvitz moves out of range.
Kazvitz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Newman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kazvitz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Newman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazvitz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kazvitz 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.
Kazvitz unloads with some shots from mount but Newman bucks and avoids them well.
Kazvitz throwing strikes but Newman recovers to half guard. A much better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazvitz is keen to just control but Newman is a slippery customer.
Newman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kazvitz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Newman blocks a head kick by Kazvitz.
Newman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazvitz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newman feints the counter takedown.
Newman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kazvitz's head.
Newman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kazvitz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newman somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman moves into the clinch successfully.
Newman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kazvitz after a bit of a struggle.
Newman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kazvitz tries to circle away but Newman has him pinned against the cage.
Kazvitz tries for a takedown but Newman manages to get underhooks.
Kazvitz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kazvitz swinging wildly here.
Newman with the counter takedown but Kazvitz avoids it easily.
Kazvitz misses with a kick to the body
and Newman counters with a two punch combo.
Kazvitz looks to throw a body kick
and Newman counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazvitz is looking to clinch but Newman is avoiding it.
Newman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newman stuffs the takedown.
Kazvitz is breathing heavily.
Newman scores with a three punch combo!
Newman shoots in for a takedown but Kazvitz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazvitz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Newman clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazvitz is trying to pull guard but Newman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kazvitz is trying to stall.
Newman stalls.
Kazvitz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Newman dominated that round.
That's time! Kazvitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kazvitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Newman kicks Kazvitz off and gets back to his feet.
Newman blocks a head kick by Kazvitz.
Newman shoots in for a double leg but Kazvitz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Newman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kazvitz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Newman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazvitz tries to land knees in the clinch but Newman avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kazvitz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Newman's brow.
Kazvitz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Newman is defending well.
Newman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazvitz has his takedown stuffed
and Newman counters with a one-two to the body.
Kazvitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newman but Newman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Kazvitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazvitz gets tackled into the cage by Newman. Newman maintains the clinch.
Newman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kazvitz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Newman throws a head kick but Kazvitz moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman has closed the distance and engaged Kazvitz in a clinch.
Kazvitz gets underhooks to prevent Newman's takedown attempt.
Kazvitz is trying to pull guard but Newman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Newman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kazvitz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kazvitz can't get the takedown.
Newman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newman tries to score a body lock takedown but Kazvitz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kazvitz is looking for a takedown.
Newman prevents Kazvitz from breaking the clinch.
Kazvitz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Newman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Newman successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazvitz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Newman's guard.
Newman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kazvitz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman dives in and grabs Kazvitz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kazvitz pushes down on Newman's head and hops out.
Kazvitz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Newman trying to keep a closed guard but Kazvitz is proving a slippery customer.
Kazvitz wants to control from the top but Newman keeps moving.
Newman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kazvitz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Newman has a closed guard, preventing Kazvitz from standing up.
Newman working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazvitz trying to control but Newman is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kazvitz throwing strikes from guard but Newman blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kazvitz leaves Newman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kazvitz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Newman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kazvitz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Newman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazvitz avoids it really well and circles away.
Newman clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman can't get the takedown.
Newman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jonny Kazvitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Newman.
Kazvitz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazvitz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Newman.
Kazvitz is keen to just control but Newman is a slippery customer.
Kazvitz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kazvitz wants to control but Newman is keeping him busy.
Kazvitz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Newman is staying active underneath Kazvitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alex Newman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newman is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Kazvitz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Newman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazvitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Newman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Newman throws a low kick but Kazvitz moves out of range easily.
Kazvitz throws a big counter combination but Newman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Newman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazvitz avoids it really well and circles away.
Jonny Kazvitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newman blocks a head kick by Kazvitz.
Kazvitz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Newman counters with a three punch combo that has Kazvitz backing up. Kazvitz nods at Newman to acknowledge the strikes.
Kazvitz misses with a jab to the body
and Newman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kazvitz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman forces Kazvitz back against the cage and clinches.
Kazvitz jumps guard but Newman stands there with Kazvitz around his waist. Kazvitz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kazvitz tries for a takedown but Newman manages to get underhooks.
Kazvitz tries to land knees in the clinch but Newman avoids the damage to the body.
Newman tries to score a body lock takedown but Kazvitz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Newman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Newman is trying to pull guard but Kazvitz has him pressed against the cage.
Newman fails to pull guard.
Newman stops a takedown attempt from Kazvitz.
Kazvitz is working for takedown but Newman is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman missing with knees to the body.
Newman manages to break the clinch.
Newman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazvitz circles away.
It looked like Kazvitz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newman keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazvitz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newman closes the distance and clinches.
Alex Newman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Newman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kazvitz walks away with a smile on his face. Newman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newman circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kazvitz shoots for a double leg takedown but Newman sprawls well. He's pushed Kazvitz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jonny Kazvitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Newman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kazvitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Newman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Newman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Newman!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Newman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Branch (ranked 4361 p4p, 25338 weight class) and John Taylor (ranked 345 p4p, 387 weight class). Branch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 28 by Zach Bryan. John Taylor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tom Branch's chin.
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Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Branch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Branch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Branch postures up.
Branch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Branch postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Branch works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Branch defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branch wanted to stand there but Taylor had control of the position.
Branch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Branch distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Branch 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.
Branch postures up.
Branch is stalling in the full guard.
Taylor is looking for a triangle here but Branch uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Branch cracks Taylor with a big elbow.
Branch taking a breather here.
Branch tries to stand but Taylor controls the position and pulls Branch into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Branch frees his head nicely. Oh but Taylor has switched to an armbar! Branch is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). John Taylor!
Our winner, John Taylor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Werner Kahnt (ranked 3370 p4p, 5178 weight class) and Tom Drechsler (ranked 285 p4p, 374 weight class). Drechsler has chosen Back in Black as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Werner Kahnt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Drechsler!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahnt scores with the left hand. Drechsler knows he should have avoided that one.
Kahnt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drechsler.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kahnt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drechsler fails with a takedown attempt.
Kahnt throwing a counter right hand but Drechsler manages to avoid it.
Kahnt misses with a looping left.
Kahnt tries to sprawl but Drechsler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kahnt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drechsler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drechsler avoids the body shot from Kahnt.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kahnt as he avoids it easily.
Kahnt is looking for a counter combo.
Werner Kahnt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Kahnt just misses with a punch to the body.
Drechsler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kahnt defends it well.
Kahnt throws a jab but it's blocked by Drechsler.
Drechsler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kahnt defends well and Drechsler ends up having to push Kahnt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drechsler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drechsler misses with an uppercut. Kahnt saw that one coming.
Kahnt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drechsler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahnt.
Drechsler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kahnt throws a series of punches but Drechsler avoids them all with ease.
Kahnt lands a right hook to the body.
Kahnt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kahnt misses with a looping left.
Drechsler has Kahnt up against the cage in a clinch.
Drechsler throws an elbow that misses.
Drechsler manages to break the clinch.
Drechsler slips a straight right by Kahnt.
Nice sprawl there from Kahnt as Drechsler shoots in.
Kahnt looks to land a right hand but Drechsler moved out of range.
Drechsler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kahnt.
Kahnt throws a right hand that misses
and Drechsler moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahnt throws a punch but it's blocked by Drechsler.
Drechsler wants a takedown but no success here.
Kahnt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drechsler working aggressively here.
Kahnt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Kahnt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drechsler's elbow.
Kahnt struggles to land a body shot inside as Drechsler controls his hands.
Kahnt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kahnt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drechsler being controlled against the cage.
Kahnt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kahnt tries to work over Drechsler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahnt misses with some punches.
Kahnt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kahnt throws a punch but it's blocked by Drechsler.
Drechsler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Drechsler is trying to pull guard but Kahnt has him pressed against the cage.
Kahnt lands a shoulder strike.
Kahnt misses with a body punch.
Kahnt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Drechsler breaks the clinch.
Drechsler slips a jab from Kahnt.
Werner Kahnt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahnt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahnt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drechsler throws out a counter right but Kahnt avoids it with no problem.
Kahnt swings widly with a right hand
and Drechsler counters by moving into the clinch.
Drechsler being controlled against the cage.
Kahnt swings wildly with an uppercut but Drechsler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahnt swings wildly with an uppercut but Drechsler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drechsler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Kahnt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kahnt.
Kahnt throws the left hand but Drechsler avoids the punch easily.
Kahnt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kahnt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drechsler circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Kahnt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drechsler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kahnt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Drechsler counters with a three punch combo that has Kahnt backing up. Kahnt nods at Drechsler to acknowledge the strikes.
Drechsler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Drechsler tries to counter it with a takedown but Kahnt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kahnt throws a body punch but Drechsler moves out of range.
Kahnt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drechsler manages to avoid it.
Drechsler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kahnt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahnt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drechsler avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drechsler misses with a body kick.
Kahnt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drechsler.
Kahnt with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drechsler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kahnt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kahnt throws a body punch but Drechsler moves out of range.
Tom Drechsler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahnt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drechsler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahnt.
Drechsler moves into the clinch.
Drechsler misses with an elbow strike.
Kahnt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahnt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drechsler is looking to clinch.
Kahnt connects with a right hand. Drechsler shakes it off.
Kahnt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drechsler manages to avoid it.
Drechsler moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahnt stalling against the cage.
Drechsler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kahnt to keep the fight standing.
Werner Kahnt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Drechsler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kahnt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Drechsler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kahnt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drechsler blocks a body shot from Kahnt.
Kahnt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kahnt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kahnt tries a body shot but Drechsler blocks it.
Drechsler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Werner Kahnt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kahnt just leaning against Drechsler, taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kahnt stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler is trying to pull guard but Kahnt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drechsler blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Kahnt to work.
Kahnt lands with a right to the head.
Kahnt prevents the takedown attempt.
Drechsler has Kahnt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kahnt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drechsler.
Kahnt scores with a shoulder strike.
Drechsler breaks the clinch.
Drechsler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kahnt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drechsler momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahnt lands with a good body shot.
Drechsler is breathing heavily.
Kahnt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kahnt jabs Drechsler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kahnt lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahnt jabs at Drechsler's body.
Kahnt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Werner Kahnt is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahnt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drechslers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drechsler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kahnt misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Kahnt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drechsler misses with a takedown attempt - Kahnt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kahnt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Kahnt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kahnt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drechsler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kahnt at a distance.
Drechsler dives in for a single leg takedown but Kahnt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Kahnt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kahnt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drechsler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kahnt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Kahnt.
 Drechsler is rocked!
Drechsler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kahnt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drechsler moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahnt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drechsler feints the counter takedown.
Drechsler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kahnt loads up on a big right hand but Drechsler slips the punch.
Kahnt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drechsler's head.
A swing and a miss from Kahnt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kahnt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drechsler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahnt finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drechsler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kahnt misses with an uppercut. Drechsler saw that one coming.
Kahnt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drechsler seems to have recovered his senses.
Kahnt moves out of range as Drechsler throws a body kick.
Kahnt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drechsler.
Kahnt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drechsler can do to turn this around?
Drechsler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Drechsler moves forwards but Kahnt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drechsler goes for a double leg but Kahnt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kahnt continues to drive forward.
Werner Kahnt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Kahnt looks to throw the jab but Drechsler is out of range.
Kahnt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drechsler moves away.
Kahnt misses with a hook. Drechsler ducked under it nicely.
Drechsler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahnt.
As Kahnt backs off Drechsler throws a huge counter combo but Kahnt manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drechsler avoids the body shot from Kahnt.
Kahnt missing with a left hand there. Drechsler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drechsler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kahnt counters with a right hand to the body.
Drechsler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahnt.
Kahnt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drechsler.
Kahnt looks to score with a jab to the body but Drechsler is just out of range.
Kahnt misses with a wild body shot.
Kahnt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drechsler.
Drechsler moves out of range of the strikes.
Kahnt dodges the punch combination from Drechsler.
Drechsler fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kahnt finds it's target.
Kahnt throws a big shot that misses.
Kahnt looks to land a right hand but Drechsler moved out of range.
Drechsler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kahnt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drechsler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drechsler.
Kahnt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Drechsler with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Kahnt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahnt lands a nice looking body shot.
Kahnt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kahnt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drechsler fails with a takedown attempt.
Werner Kahnt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kahnt misses with a two punch combination.
Kahnt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drechsler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahnt digs a good hook to Drechsler's body.
Drechsler tries for a takedown but Kahnt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kahnt scores with the left hand. Drechsler knows he should have avoided that one.
Tom Drechsler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drechsler walks into a stiff left hand from Kahnt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Werner Kahnt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kahnt 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Werner Kahnt!
Werner Kahnt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franco Ferrell (ranked 2634 p4p, 3177 weight class) and Alexander Medisan (ranked 238 p4p, 277 weight class). Alexander Medisan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Counter fighter
KO power |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franco Ferrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Medisan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medisan dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferrell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Medisan clinches.
Ferrell is trying to drag Medisan to the mat but Medisan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Medisan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Ferrell can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Medisan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Medisan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Medisan.
Ferrell blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medisan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Ferrell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Medisan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferrell jumps guard but Medisan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Medisan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medisan is struggling to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Medisan.
Medisan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Medisan.
Medisan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferrell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Medisan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferrell is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Medisan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Medisan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferrell avoids the elbow strike from Medisan, against the cage.
Medisan gets through Ferrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Medisan stalls.
Ferrell being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Medisan.
Medisan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferrell backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell can't get the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medisan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Medisan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferrell up against the cage.
Medisan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Medisan.
Ferrell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferrell avoids a wild elbow strike from Medisan.
Medisan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferrell backwards.
Medisan blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Medisan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferrell wants to take the fight to the mat but Medisan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Medisan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Medisan on the inside.
Medisan leaning against his opponent.
Medisan lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Medisan.
Medisan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Medisan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Medisan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferrells head.
Ferrell avoids the elbow strike from Medisan, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Medisan scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medisan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Medisan misses with an elbow over the top.
Medisan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Medisan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Medisan.
A shot in the inside from Medisan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Medisan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferrell's brow.
Medisan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Medisan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferrell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Medisan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Medisan misses with a takedown attempt - Ferrell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Medisan gets a clinch.
A short left from Medisan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medisan lands a nice uppercut.
Medisan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medisan lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Medisan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Medisan lands with a right to the head.
Medisan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Medisan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferrell's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Medisan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferrell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Medisan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Medisan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferrell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Medisan somewhat.
Medisan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferrell but Ferrell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferrell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Medisan.
Medisan has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Medisan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Medisan has managed to clinch.
Ferrell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Medisan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferrell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Medisan after a bit of a struggle.
Ferrell has Medisan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Medisan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrell stalling in the clinch but Medisan improves position.
Ferrell avoids a wild elbow strike from Medisan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Medisan.
Medisan controlling the action here for a moment.
Medisan lands with a short shot to the head.
Medisan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ferrell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Medisan after a bit of a struggle.
Ferrell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Medisan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medisan is pushing Ferrell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Medisan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Medisan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferrell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Medisan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Medisan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrell takes a shot to the head.
Medisan just leaning against Ferrell, taking a breather.
Medisan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander Medisan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Medisan lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferrell backwards.
Medisan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Medisan effectively controlling the action here.
Ferrell wants a takedown but no success here.
Medisan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Medisan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferrell backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Medisan.
Ferrell letting Medisan take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Medisan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Medisan lands with a short shot to the head.
Medisan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Medisan avoiding damage.
Medisan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medisan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferrell backwards.
Ferrell has Medisan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Medisan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Medisan taking a breather.
Ferrell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Medisan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferrell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Medisan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ferrell is working for takedown but Medisan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Medisan pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Medisan on the inside.
Medisan has Ferrell pressed against the cage.
Medisan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Medisan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Medisan effectively controlling the action here.
Ferrell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medisan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Medisan.
Medisan has managed to clinch.
Medisan taking a breather.
Ferrell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Medisan.
Medisan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Medisan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Medisan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Medisan.
Medisan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Medisan.
Medisan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Medisan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medisan pushes Ferrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Medisan gets through Ferrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Medisan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell tries to score a body lock takedown but Medisan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Medisan is stalling here.
Medisan gets through Ferrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Medisan lands with a short shot to the head.
Medisan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Medisan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferrell up against the cage.
Medisan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Medisan gets underhooks to prevent Ferrell's takedown attempt.
Medisan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Medisan slows down the pace here.
Medisan lands a right hand.
Ferrell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Medisan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Medisan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Medisan 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Medisan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferrell, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferrell takes a shot to the head.
Ferrell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferrell tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Medisan.
The referee calls for Medisan to work.
Medisan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Medisan trying to stall but Ferrell improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Medisan throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrell decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medisan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Medisan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Medisan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Medisan postures up in Ferrell's guard and throws a big left but Ferrell blocks it.
Medisan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Medisan defends well.
Medisan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Medisan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Medisan with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medisan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Medisan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferrell looking for a triangle here. Medisan is fighting it but it looks tight! Ferrell pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Medisan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Franco Ferrell!
Franco Ferrell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phishiji Baba (ranked 3490 p4p, 25388 weight class) and Jorge Rice (ranked 277 p4p, 350 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phishiji Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Rice!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rice has his takedown stuffed
and Baba counters by moving into the clinch.
Baba breaks from the clinch.
Rice shoots and misses
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rice walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Baba.
Baba throws a hook but Rice avoids it easily.
Rice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baba swivels and escapes.
Phishiji Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Rice.
Baba sends Rice crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Baba is motioning to the referee to let Rice up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rice is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baba counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Rice out cold! What a finish! Baba is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phishiji Baba!
Phishiji Baba 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 Barrett Salinas (ranked 3911 p4p, 4279 weight class) and Anthony Thomas (ranked 414 p4p, 429 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barrett Salinas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salinas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
It looked like Salinas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salinas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salinas looks to clinch
and Thomas counters with an inside leg kick.
Salinas slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Thomas.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salinas defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Salinas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salinas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Anthony Thomas has been cut.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salinas.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Salinas.
Salinas blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Salinas throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Salinas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salinas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Salinas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Salinas is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Salinas's guard.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses. Salinas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thomas's guard. Nice move by Salinas!
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salinas is one step ahead there.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salinas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salinas gets to his feet. Thomas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Salinas throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Salinas misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salinas to the ground. Salinas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas closes the distance but Salinas moves to the side
and Salinas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Salinas and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas gets a clinch.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thomas looks winded!
Salinas letting Thomas take a breather here.
Salinas tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the cage.
Salinas is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas is working for takedown but Salinas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Salinas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salinas to keep the fight standing.
Salinas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Salinas is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Salinas can't fight it off and eventually Thomas manages to take the fight to the floor. Salinas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salinas pushes Thomas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Salinas lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Salinas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salinas misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salinas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Salinas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Salinas and move into the clinch position.
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Salinas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Salinas shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Salinas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salinas tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salinas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Salinas tries to clinch up.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salinas to the ground. Salinas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Salinas.
Salinas lands a right hook to the body.
Anthony Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salinas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salinas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a push kick but Salinas slaps the foot to one side.
Salinas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas checks a low kick from Salinas.
Salinas misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barrett Salinas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Thomas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Salinas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Salinas shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Salinas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salinas wants to clinch.
Salinas looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Salinas throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Salinas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinas digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas lunges at Salinas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salinas's hand.
Thomas jabs at Salinas's body.
Salinas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Thomas.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salinas tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Salinas defends it well.
Salinas lands a slapping body shot.
Salinas misses with a two punch combination.
Barrett Salinas is winning the standup battle so far.
Salinas misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Salinas.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Salinas!
Salinas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Salinas.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Salinas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Thomas looks to move away, Salinas throws a big counter combo but Thomas just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salinas's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salinas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salinas gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
Thomas avoiding damage.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Salinas has him pressed against the cage.
Salinas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Salinas tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Salinas wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salinas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Thomas controlling the position easily from mount.
Salinas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Salinas bucks up and throws Thomas to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Salinas sprawls well.
Salinas tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
Salinas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thomas eats them both and turns towards Salinas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Salinas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Salinas gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salinas to the ground. Salinas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salinas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salinas stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Salinas sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barrett Salinas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Thomas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Salinas.
Salinas shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salinas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas shoots in but Salinas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Salinas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thomas.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Salinas.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Thomas.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Salinas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Salinas stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salinas to the ground. Thomas is now in Salinas's guard.
Thomas won't allow Salinas to get back to his feet.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salinas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas gets to his feet - Salinas follows without any prompting.
Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Salinas is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Salinas's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Salinas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salinas is defending well.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Thomas.
Salinas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salinas's efforts to push away.
Salinas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thomas is trying to drag Salinas to the mat but Salinas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salinas smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salinas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Salinas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salinas lands an overhand right.
Salinas scores with a body shot.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
Salinas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salinas off to one side.
No luck for Salinas with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salinas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Salinas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salinas throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Salinas throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Salinas and move into the clinch position.
Salinas gets caught napping as Thomas dives in and scores a takedown. Salinas manages to retain guard.
Barrett Salinas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salinas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thomas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Thomas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Salinas kicks off Thomas and gets to his feet.
Salinas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Salinas throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anthony Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salinas throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barrett Salinas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salinas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrett Salinas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Conner Contreras (ranked 25390 p4p, 3555 weight class) and Gunner Gibbs (ranked 238 p4p, 193 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 bantamweight 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, Conner Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunner Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Contreras enables Gibbs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Contreras manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gibbs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gibbs is in close to Contreras'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.
Contreras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Contreras bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gibbs's guard.
Gibbs has a closed guard, preventing Contreras from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibbs is on top in guard.
Gibbs lands a couple of elbows.
Gibbs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Contreras is trying to keep Gibbs in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibbs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
 Contreras is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh Contreras is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibbs wants to pass the guard but Contreras is keeping the position.
Gibbs with a nice head shot there.
Contreras really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gibbs distracts Contreras with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gibbs arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Contreras's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sheamus Secord (ranked 5147 p4p, 3431 weight class) and Wayne Stone (ranked 231 p4p, 187 weight class). Wayne Stone 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sheamus Secord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Stone!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Secord to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Secord trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Secord is looking to stand up but Stone won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Secord looking to pass the guard.
Secord postures up.
Secord wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Secord slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stone trying to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Secord wants to stand but Stone is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Secord postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stone is looking for a triangle here but Secord uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stone is looking to regain half guard here but Secord keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secord tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Stone struggling a bit here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Secord closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stone to the mat! Stone manages to get full guard.
Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Secord gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Secord wants to stand but Stone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stone has an active guard here but Secord has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Secord wants to stand up but Stone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Secord trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone wants to improve his position but Secord is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sheamus Secord dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Secord looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Secord is looking to stall here but Stone recovers full guard.
Stone looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Secord passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stone is trying to control Secord's posture but Secord avoids it.
Secord working the ground and pound but Stone is defending the strikes.
Sheamus Secord overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stone looks to move to half guard but instead Secord has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Secord tries to control but Stone wriggling away.
Stone regains half guard.
Stone wants to control but Secord is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Secord stalling away here and it's allowed Stone to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Secord doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Secord manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stone is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Secord rolls with it to try and escape but Stone cranks on the arm and Secord is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Stone!
Wayne Stone 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Blackwell (ranked 25391 p4p, 3258 weight class) and Samuel Prescott (ranked 250 p4p, 180 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcel Blackwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Prescott!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blackwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Prescott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prescott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blackwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Prescott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prescott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackwell defends well.
Blackwell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Prescott seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prescott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blackwell trying to control but Prescott is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Prescott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Prescott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blackwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Prescott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prescott controlling Blackwell's posture.
Prescott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackwell defends it easily.
Blackwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Prescott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Prescott controlling the position.
Blackwell is posturing up here but Prescott has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Blackwell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Blackwell has to tap! Slick submission there by Prescott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Prescott!
Samuel Prescott spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Li (ranked 1417 p4p, 3233 weight class) and Wathjee Johnson (ranked 103 p4p, 178 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by https://youtu.be/GoCOg8ZzUfg?si=lkv4GjksYR3wHuu3. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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135
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikael Li!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wathjee Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Li.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Li shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Li seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Li manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Li has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Johnson taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikael Li!
Mikael Li retains his bantamweight title!
In defeat, Wathjee Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes god gifts another man his victory, today wasn’t mines. We’ll be back.'.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
59% |
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