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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Tolbert (ranked 3504 p4p, 5144 weight class) and Tyson King (ranked 282 p4p, 338 weight class). Darren Tolbert is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Tolbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson King!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tolbert as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Tolbert wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tolbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tolbert counters with a nice uppercut.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tolbert but Tolbert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Darren Tolbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolbert shoots in and bounces King off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tolbert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tolbert's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolbert controlling King's posture.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King wants to control from the top but Tolbert keeps moving.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
King wants to control from the top but Tolbert keeps moving.
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.
King throws an elbow that misses. Tolbert uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in King's guard. Nice move by Tolbert!
Tolbert 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.
King keeping moving, preventing Tolbert from controlling successfully.
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tolbert is aware though and is defending well.
King is looking for a triangle but Tolbert pushes his legs off easily.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tolbert lands a couple of digs.
Tolbert pushing down on King's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tolbert seems to be looking for submissions.
King looking for submissions off his back.
Tolbert trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Tolbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to control Tolbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tolbert prevents King from improving his position.
King trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolbert sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tolbert jabs at King's body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tolbert shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Tolbert finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tolbert is working away from the top position though.
Tolbert missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Tolbert there.
Tolbert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert lands strikes from half guard.
Tolbert wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tolbert lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
King is trying to control but can't.
King tries to roll over but Tolbert keeps him under control.
King keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tolbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to maintain the position but Tolbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Tolbert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tolbert is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
Tolbert stalling away here and it's allowed King to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tolbert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tolbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tolbert chips away with some ground and pound.
King has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tolbert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tolbert throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tolbert 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.
Tolbert is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Tolbert has managed to sneak the leg through.
King is looking to control Tolbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
King is trying to control but can't.
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Tolbert.
King wants to improve his position but Tolbert is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tolbert stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Tolbert dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tolbert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King throws out a counter right but Tolbert avoids it with no problem.
King doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tolbert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Tyson King has been cut.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tolbert.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Tolbert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Tolbert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Darren Tolbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looks for a takedown but Tolbert sprawls well.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Tolbert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King shoots and misses
and Tolbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Tolbert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tolbert tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King staying out of range there.
King is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tolbert uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Tolbert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
King is breathing heavily.
Tolbert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
 King is rocked!
King with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tolbert counters with a big right hand! Oh King is in trouble here! Tolbert follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Tolbert!
A very excited looking Darren Tolbert made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kotetsu Yama (ranked 2243 p4p, 3069 weight class) and Bengan Bengtsson (ranked 186 p4p, 259 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kotetsu Yama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bengan Bengtsson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bengtsson punishes Yama's body with a nice straight punch.
Yama moves out of range as Bengtsson strikes.
Yama clinches.
Yama lands an uppercut.
Bengtsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yama misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Yama.
Bengtsson slows down the pace here.
Bengtsson has Yama pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Yama fails to land.
Yama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bengtsson backwards.
Yama struggles to land a body shot inside as Bengtsson controls his hands.
Yama stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yama.
Yama tries to stall but Bengtsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bengtsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bengtsson is keeping busy.
Yama lands a shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bengtsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson blocks a body shot from Yama.
Yama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yama has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bengtsson is trying to keep an underhook but Yama manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bengtsson keeping control of the position.
Yama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yama works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yama wants to control the pace but Bengtsson is squirming around nicely.
Yama looking to finish Bengtsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bengtsson!
Bengtsson wants to hold on but Yama pushes him away.
Yama trying to control but Bengtsson is having none of it.
Yama is really struggling to control Bengtsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yama lands a big shot there that rocks Bengtsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama trying to control but Bengtsson is having none of it.
Yama drops a big elbow. That's hurt Bengtsson! More shots from Yama and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yama!
A relieved looking Kotetsu Yama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brody Gibson (ranked 1509 p4p, 2590 weight class) and Taylor Jack SpeedGod (ranked 132 p4p, 219 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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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brody Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Jack SpeedGod!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick
and Gibson counters with a straight right hand.
Jack SpeedGod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jack SpeedGod is rocked!
Jack SpeedGod closes the distance and clinches.
Jack SpeedGod misses with an elbow over the top.
Gibson dodges an elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod.
Gibson has picked Jack SpeedGod up - he's going for a ride! Gibson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jack SpeedGod tries to kick Gibson off in order to stand up. Gibson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jack SpeedGod felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jack SpeedGod tries to buck Gibson off but Gibson is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Jack SpeedGod's face as Gibson controls the position.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson landing a few strikes.
Jack SpeedGod is not content to let Gibson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod is letting Gibson control him for a moment.
Gibson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gibson misses with the ground and pound.
Jack SpeedGod takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gibson happy to just control the position for now.
Jack SpeedGod struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gibson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A control attempt from Jack SpeedGod but he's now mounted!
Jack SpeedGod tries to lock up and control but Gibson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gibson scoring with strikes but Jack SpeedGod is staying in there.
Gibson landing shots from mount.
Gibson controlling from the full mount.
Jack SpeedGod is squirming around, avoiding Gibson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jack SpeedGod is squirming around, avoiding Gibson's attempts to control the action.
Jack SpeedGod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing that Gibson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gibson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jack SpeedGod is looking to escape.
Jack SpeedGod working to try and regain half guard.
Jack SpeedGod wants to hold on but Gibson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jack SpeedGod decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gibson lands a jab to the head.
Jack SpeedGod is still on wobbly legs! Can Gibson finish him?
It looks like Taylor Jack SpeedGod has been cut.
Gibson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jack SpeedGod seems to have recovered his senses.
Jack SpeedGod pushes Gibson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Jack SpeedGod looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gibson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jack SpeedGod's elbow.
Gibson lands a body punch.
Gibson avoids the elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod, against the cage.
Gibson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jack SpeedGod gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
Jack SpeedGod creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Jack SpeedGod manages to get underhooks.
Jack SpeedGod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
A short right from Jack SpeedGod.
A short right from Gibson.
Jack SpeedGod prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gibson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson blocking some punches.
Gibson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack SpeedGod controls his hands.
Jack SpeedGod taking a breather.
Jack SpeedGod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a punch on the inside.
Gibson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gibson manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack SpeedGod managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gibson.
Gibson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gibson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gibson scoring with punches from side control.
Jack SpeedGod is looking for a sweep.
Jack SpeedGod struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gibson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gibson trying to control the action but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Gibson is trying to get an arm triangle but Jack SpeedGod is defending well.
Jack SpeedGod being controlled for a moment.
Gibson trying to control the action but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Gibson 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gibson scores with punches from side control.
Gibson lands a nice forearm strike.
Jack SpeedGod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jack SpeedGod tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gibson easily slips into full mount!
Gibson tries to control but Jack SpeedGod wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod wants to control but Gibson is having none of it.
Gibson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jack SpeedGod can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gibson tries to control but Jack SpeedGod wriggling away.
Gibson is really struggling to control Jack SpeedGod but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jack SpeedGod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gibson breaks from Jack SpeedGod's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Gibson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Jack SpeedGod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jack SpeedGod looks to throw the jab but Gibson is out of range.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a hook. Gibson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gibson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jack SpeedGod.
Gibson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Gibson.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Gibson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack SpeedGod! But no joy.
Gibson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibson lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Jack SpeedGod finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Jack SpeedGod misses.
Gibson attempts a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod avoids it well and moves away.
Gibson misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Jack SpeedGod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick that misses.
Gibson attempts a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod misses with an uppercut. Gibson saw that one coming.
Gibson shoots in and gets a takedown into Jack SpeedGod's guard.
Jack SpeedGod has control of Gibson's left arm, preventing Gibson from doing any damage.
Jack SpeedGod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibson is in close to Jack SpeedGod's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibson trying to control but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Jack SpeedGod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gibson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gibson advances to half guard.
Gibson working Jack SpeedGod over with strikes.
Gibson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack SpeedGod has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jack SpeedGod keeping hold of Gibson's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jack SpeedGod wants to get back to full guard.
Gibson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jack SpeedGod wants to improve his position but Gibson is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gibson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to stand back up but Gibson is controlling him
Jack SpeedGod has hold of Gibson's hands but Gibson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jack SpeedGod is refusing to be controlled, as Gibson sits in half guard.
Jack SpeedGod wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jack SpeedGod blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gibson.
Gibson is looking to take a break and control but Jack SpeedGod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jack SpeedGod won't allow Gibson to pass to mount.
Gibson trying to control from Jack SpeedGod's half guard. Jack SpeedGod has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gibson wants to pass the guard but Jack SpeedGod is keeping the position.
Gibson preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gibson lands a couple of elbows.
Jack SpeedGod keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Jack SpeedGod wants to sweep but no luck.
Gibson postures up and lands a big shot to Jack SpeedGod's brow.
Gibson 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.
Brody Gibson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibson pushing down on Jack SpeedGod's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jack SpeedGod trying to control from the bottom.
Gibson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack SpeedGod can do to turn this around?
Jack SpeedGod is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jack SpeedGod taking some punishment here, with Gibson in his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to improve his position.
Gibson wants to take a breather but Jack SpeedGod is having none of it.
Jack SpeedGod gets back to full guard.
Gibson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibson landing some decent shots from guard.
Gibson looking to pass the guard.
That's eight 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.
Gibson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to hold Gibson in close to prevent damage but Gibson has managed to pass into half guard.
Jack SpeedGod trying to hold on to Gibson's head to control him but Gibson postures up.
Gibson is keen to just control but Jack SpeedGod is a slippery customer.
Gibson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gibson uses his free foot to push down on Jack SpeedGod's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jack SpeedGod.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod is squirming around, avoiding Gibson's attempts to control the action.
Gibson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jack SpeedGod hang on?
Gibson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jack SpeedGod manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gibson trying to control the action but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack SpeedGod is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Gibson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Jack SpeedGod'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gibson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jack SpeedGod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jack SpeedGod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jack SpeedGod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gibson checks it well.
Gibson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a loose jab but Gibson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack SpeedGod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a leg kick
and Gibson counters with a shoot takedown. Jack SpeedGod fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson distracts Jack SpeedGod with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gibson distracts Jack SpeedGod with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to control the position but Gibson postures up.
Gibson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack SpeedGod is retaining full guard.
Gibson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gibson trying to control but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gibson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack SpeedGod is just out of range.
Jack SpeedGod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gibson moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Jack SpeedGod is predictable there
and Gibson counters with a shoot takedown. Jack SpeedGod fights it but they end up in guard.
Gibson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jack SpeedGod is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack SpeedGod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack SpeedGod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jack SpeedGod is on top in guard.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Jack SpeedGod from controlling successfully.
Jack SpeedGod avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Jack SpeedGod postures up.
Jack SpeedGod trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Gibson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jack SpeedGod is aware though and is defending well.
Gibson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gibson, not yet.
Gibson looking to control.
Brody Gibson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gibson controlling Jack SpeedGod's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jack SpeedGod closes the distance and pushes Gibson back into the cage.
Jack SpeedGod throws an elbow but it misses.
Jack SpeedGod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibson.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a short shot to the head.
Jack SpeedGod tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
Jack SpeedGod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
Jack SpeedGod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to push Gibson away but Gibson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack SpeedGod wants to get back to striking at distance but Gibson won't allow it.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a left to the head.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jack SpeedGod has Gibson pushed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gibson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jack SpeedGod working hard to break the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gibson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gibson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson dodges an elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick
and Gibson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to get back to is feet but Gibson passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Jack SpeedGod's face as Gibson controls the position.
Gibson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod tries to control but Gibson manages to take his back.
Gibson biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Jack SpeedGod right now.
Gibson controlling well, preventing Jack SpeedGod from escaping the position.
Gibson avoiding Jack SpeedGod 's attempts to control his hands.
Gibson biding his time, controlling Jack SpeedGod.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brody Gibson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gibson, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Gibson!
Brody Gibson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Leaf (ranked 1475 p4p, 1535 weight class) and Clint Westshade (ranked 130 p4p, 135 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Leaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clint Westshade!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westshade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leaf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Westshades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leaf tries to bum rush Westshade with a series of wild strikes but Westshade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Westshade closes the distance and clinches.
Leaf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leaf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Westshade smiles and moves away.
Nice shot by Leaf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf misses with a straight right.
Westshade is looking to slow Leaf down with leg kicks.
Leaf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Westshade counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westshade slips under a jab.
Westshade flicks out a counter leg kick but Leaf steps away.
Good standup being displayed there by Westshade as he connects with a hook.
 It looks like Jay Leaf has been cut.
Leaf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Westshade tries to clinch up but Leaf circles away and keeps his distance.
Leaf misses with a hook. Westshade ducked under it nicely.
Westshade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leaf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Westshade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Leaf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Westshade as he connects with a hook.
Leaf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Westshade's half guard.
Westshade has hold of Leaf's hands but Leaf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaf is looking to take a break and control but Westshade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leaf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Westshade defending well though.
Leaf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Westshade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leaf.
Leaf seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westshade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leaf is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaf wants to take a breather but Westshade is having none of it.
Leaf 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.
Leaf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Westshade is just riding it out for now. Leaf eventually gives up the hold.
Leaf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Westshade's head.
Leaf seems to be working for a kimura but Westshade defends the submission attempt.
Leaf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leaf prevents Westshade from improving his position.
Leaf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Westshade has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leaf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Westshade has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leaf is keen to just control but Westshade is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Westshade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leaf momentarily.
Leaf misses with a lunging right hand
and Westshade counters with a nice kick to the body.
Westshade throws a jab when Leaf was well out of range.
Leaf misses with a body shot.
Leaf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Westshade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leaf scrambles back to his feet.
Westshade lands a high kick!
Westshade misses with a looping left.
Westshade lands with a hook. Leaf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leaf missing with a left hand there. Westshade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Westshade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Westshade tries to clinch up.
Westshade tries to clinch but Leaf is having none of it.
Westshade throws a poor cross that misses
and Leaf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leaf throws a right hand that misses
and Westshade counters with a nice leg kick.
Westshade throws a hook but Leaf avoids it easily.
Westshade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westshade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Westshade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Leaf back to the cage. Westshade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Leaf works the jab nicely.
Westshade throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Westshade instigates a clinch.
Westshade tries to work over Leaf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Westshade swings wildly with an uppercut but Leaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leaf tries to pull guard but Westshade holds him up against the cage and eventually Leaf drops back down to his feet.
Leaf tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Leaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westshade breaks from the clinch.
Leaf throws a shot from downtown. Westshade moves away and avoids it.
Leaf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Westshade!
An elbow from Leaf crashes against the mat.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Westshade gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Westshade gets back to half guard.
Leaf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leaf wants to take a breather but Westshade is having none of it.
Westshade won't allow Leaf to pass to mount.
Westshade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leaf.
Leaf passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Westshade!
Westshade tries to hold on but Leaf pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Leaf thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Leaf avoids the attempt from Westshade to control.
We've been hearing that Leaf has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Leaf wants to control the pace but Westshade is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leaf throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Westshade because Leaf loaded up on that one.
Leaf throws some wild stikes that Westshade manages to avoid easily.
Leaf looking to ground and pound but Westshade is blocking nicely.
Leaf sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Leaf wants to control the pace but Westshade is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Leaf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Leaf's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Westshade lands a head kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Leaf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Westshade throws a leg kick which misses Leaf's front leg but catches the back leg as Leaf tries to avoid it.
Leaf misses with a hook. Westshade ducked under it nicely.
Leaf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Westshade.
Westshade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leaf half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf slips under a jab from Westshade.
Leaf has Westshade up against the cage in a clinch.
Westshade can't find room to land a body shot as Leaf controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leaf.
Westshade throws a head punch that misses.
Leaf prevents a body shot from Westshade.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leaf.
Leaf has had enough of the clinch but Westshade keeps him there for the moment.
Leaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westshade was well out of range. Poor timing from Leaf.
Westshade unleashes a big counter combination but Leaf bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Westshade swings for the body but Leaf moves out of range.
Leaf avoids a kick to the body.
Leaf thuds a left hand into Westshade's body.
Leaf is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Leaf. That snapped Westshade's head back.
Westshade looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaf wants to control the action here but instead Westshade manages to pass to full mount!
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!
Leaf is working to get back to half guard.
Leaf sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leaf is looking for a sweep. Westshade is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Westshade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Westshade trying to control from Leaf's half guard. Leaf has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Leaf is trying to control the position but Westshade postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westshade postures up in Leaf's guard and throws a big left but Leaf blocks it.
Westshade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Westshade passes Leaf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Westshade there.
Westshade seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leaf is not content to let Westshade control the position.
Leaf wants to control but Westshade is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leaf is staying active underneath Westshade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Westshade is thwarting Leaf's attempts to control the position.
Westshade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leaf's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leaf throws the left hand but Westshade avoids the punch easily.
Leaf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westshade avoids it really well and circles away.
Westshade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clint Westshade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Westshade takes a swing at Leaf's ribcage but misses.
Leaf half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leaf closes the distance and clinches up with Westshade, looking for a takedown. Leaf pushes Westshade against the cage but Westshade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Westshade lands with a right hand.
Leaf throws a hook but Westshade avoids it easily.
Westshade is trying to counter with his kicks.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Westshade napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leaf lands an elbow.
Leaf sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Westshade is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Leaf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Westshade rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Leaf's guard! Nice work there by Westshade!
Westshade works over Leaf with some ground and pound from guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Westshade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leaf wants to sweep here but Westshade controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leaf has his foot on Westshade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Westshade works his way back into a safe position though.
Leaf keeping moving, preventing Westshade from controlling successfully.
Westshade throws a strike but Leaf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Leaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Westshade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leaf postures up in Westshade's guard and throws a big left but Westshade blocks it.
Westshade has control of Leaf's left arm, preventing Leaf from doing any damage.
Leaf controlling from the top position.
Leaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Westshade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leaf looking to sit in guard and control but Westshade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Westshade trying to control the position from guard on top but Leaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Westshade pushing down on Leaf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leaf looking for submissions off his back.
Leaf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Westshade is working away from the top position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Westshade works his foot free and advances to mount.
Leaf taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leaf is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Westshade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Leaf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Leaf shoots and misses
and Westshade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westshade closes the distance and pushes Leaf back into the cage.
Westshade throws a head punch that misses.
Westshade breaks the clinch.
Westshade moves out of range of the strikes.
Leaf is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Westshade.
 Leaf is rocked!
Leaf glances at the clock... BAM! Westshade nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Leaf crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Leaf is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint Westshade!
Clint Westshade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Jones (ranked 1421 p4p, 2325 weight class) and Alkandros Vasilios (ranked 127 p4p, 193 weight class). Alkandros Vasilios is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alkandros Vasilios!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vasilios looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Vasilios's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vasilios manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Vasilios's head.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones throwing shots but Vasilios is blocking nicely.
Vasilios works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Vasilios is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vasilios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vasilios holds on and takes a little breather.
Vasilios throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Vasilios prevents Jones from improving position.
Jones taking a break here but Vasilios is having none of it and regains half guard.
Vasilios tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Vasilios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones trying to control the action but Vasilios is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vasilios trying to control here.
Jones working over Vasilios with some ground and pound. Vasilios looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vasilios moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vasilios not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vasilios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasilios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Ragnarok\'s Gym inform us that Vasilios has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vasilios's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Vasilios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasilios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vasilios is controlling Jones's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Vasilios uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Vasilios!
Vasilios is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones 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.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vasilios is stalling in the full guard.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasilios wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Vasilios controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Vasilios from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vasilios working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vasilios is aware though and is defending well.
Vasilios is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Vasilios showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vasilios manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones throws a strike but Vasilios rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vasilios defends well.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vasilios preventing the sweep.
Vasilios wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Vasilios throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasilios thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vasilios scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Vasilios stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones looking to control.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vasilios passes into half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vasilios is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasilios feints the counter takedown.
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Vasilios is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Vasilios's guard.
Vasilios is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Vasilios has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alkandros Vasilios!
After winning the bout, Alkandros Vasilios thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tre Jokinen (ranked 916 p4p, 2286 weight class) and Fung Hao Ming (ranked 87 p4p, 189 weight class). Hao Ming has chosen New Authentic - Places You Go as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tre Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fung Hao Ming!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hao Ming misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Hao Ming shakes it off.
Hao Ming throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Hao Ming tries to get set, Jokinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Hao Ming manages to avoid the attempt.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hao Ming won't be happy with that.
Jokinen working away.
Hao Ming tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hao Ming can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hao Ming struggling a bit here.
Jokinen tries for a kimura but Hao Ming is defending well.
Hao Ming wants to control but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hao Ming, who protects the arm well.
Hao Ming is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Hao Ming's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hao Ming controls the position for a moment.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Hao Ming is working away.
Hao Ming tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jokinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jokinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Hao Ming is defending well.
Jokinen working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hao Ming sneaks back into half guard.
Hao Ming trying to hold on to Jokinen's head to control him but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but Hao Ming defending well.
Jokinen moves nicely into side control.
Jokinen staying calm.
Hao Ming is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Hao Ming can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao Ming takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hao Ming wants to get back to full guard.
Jokinen is trying to work for a kimura but Hao Ming is defending well.
Jokinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hao Ming!
Hao Ming wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jokinen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jokinen content just to control the position here.
Hao Ming is bucking up trying to escape but Jokinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming holds of for dear life.
Jokinen avoids the attempt from Hao Ming to control.
Hao Ming keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jokinen lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen looking to control but Hao Ming is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jokinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hao Ming is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hao Ming is trying to escape the mount.
Jokinen looking to finish Hao Ming with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hao Ming!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Hao Ming is looking to get to half guard.
Jokinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hao Ming can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jokinen prevents Hao Ming from getting the reversal.
Jokinen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hao Ming wants to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen landing punches.
Jokinen with a couple of short strikes.
Jokinen trying to control but Hao Ming is having none of it.
Jokinen working Hao Ming over with strikes here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen avoids the attempt from Hao Ming to control.
Jokinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Jokinen looking to finish Hao Ming with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hao Ming!
Hao Ming is in a horrible position here. Jokinen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hao Ming tries to hold on but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen working for a guillotine from mount but Hao Ming is in no mood to give up.
Jokinen scoring with strikes but Hao Ming is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming is trying desperately to improve position.
Jokinen wants to control the pace but Hao Ming is squirming around nicely.
Hao Ming is bucking up trying to escape but Jokinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jokinen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hao Ming has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hao Ming is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jokinen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jokinen raining down shots from the mount!
Jokinen wants to control the pace but Hao Ming is squirming around nicely.
Hao Ming really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jokinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jokinen with the ground and pound from mount.
Hao Ming tries to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jokinen looking to finish Hao Ming with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hao Ming!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen tries to control but Hao Ming wriggling away.
Hao Ming wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Hao Ming is working to get back to half guard.
Jokinen 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.
Jokinen with shots to the head and body - Hao Ming looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jokinen looking to control but Hao Ming is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jokinen prevents Hao Ming from getting the reversal.
Jokinen swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tre Jokinen!
A victorious Tre Jokinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Boston (ranked 526 p4p, 1096 weight class) and Rogan Josh (ranked 50 p4p, 100 weight class). Josh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Radar Love - Golden Earring kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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10 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Clarence Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rogan Josh!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Josh is defended easily by Boston.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Josh misses with a body punch
and Boston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boston looks to land a combination but Josh avoids it well.
Josh throws a big shot that misses.
Josh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josh misses with a right hand
and Boston counters with a straight right hand.
Josh misses with a right hand
and Boston counters with a left to the body.
Josh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Josh is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Josh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Josh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Josh is still on wobbly legs! Can Boston finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Josh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boston momentarily.
Josh seems to have recovered his senses.
Josh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Josh fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Boston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Josh clobbers Boston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boston slips a straight right by Josh.
Boston is looking to counter punch.
Oooooh!!! Boston has knocked Josh down with a huge combo! Boston steps away and waves a wobbly Josh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Josh misses with a body punch
and Boston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Josh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Josh shoots in and gets a takedown into Boston's guard.
Josh is fighting to break Boston's control of his arms but Boston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Josh forces his way into half guard.
Josh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Josh wants to take a breather but Boston is having none of it.
Boston tries to roll over but Josh keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Josh prevents Boston from improving his position.
Josh wants to pass to mount but Boston is defending the position.
Boston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston trying to hold on to Josh's head to control him but Josh postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Josh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Josh prevents Boston from improving his position.
Josh tries to pass to full mount but Boston defends it.
Boston is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Josh wants to take a breather but Boston is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Josh shoots for a double leg takedown but Boston sprawls well. He's pushed Josh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clarence Boston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogan Josh.
Josh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Josh throws a body punch but Boston moves out of range.
A big right from Boston misses.
Josh looks to score with a jab to the body but Boston is just out of range.
Josh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Josh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Josh momentarily.
Boston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Josh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boston counters with a crisp right hand that drops Josh! Boston lets Josh back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Josh moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Josh tries a head kick but it misses.
Josh throws the left hand but Boston avoids the punch easily.
Boston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Josh has a takedown stuffed.
Boston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boston tests Josh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Josh doesn't manage to clinch there - Boston circles away.
Boston appears to be looking for a big counter.
Josh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boston is fending him off so far but Josh persists. Nope, Boston circles away and we're back to standing.
Boston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Josh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Josh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Josh tries to pass to full mount but Boston defends it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Josh slows the pace down in half guard.
Boston wants to get back to his feet.
Boston is looking to control Josh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boston avoid being mounted?
Boston is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boston tries to kick Josh off but Josh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Josh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boston is not content to let Josh control the position.
Boston is in trouble now - Josh has advanced to mount!
Josh controlling his opponent.
Boston wants to hold on but Josh pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Josh throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boston is working to get back to half guard.
Boston is working hard here to advance position.
Boston manages to control the position for a moment.
Boston tries to hold on but Josh pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Josh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Josh content just to control the position here.
Josh is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Boston can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Josh content just to control the position here.
Boston regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Boston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Josh lands a right hook to the body.
Josh misses the jab.
Boston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab from Josh.
Nice sprawl there from Boston as Josh shoots in.
Josh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Josh dives in and scores a takedown into Boston's guard.
Boston controls Josh momentarily but Josh frees himself.
Josh trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston trying to keep a closed guard but Josh is proving a slippery customer.
Boston is controlling Josh's posture.
Josh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Josh controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Josh lands a slapping body shot.
Boston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Josh moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Josh shoots in for a double leg but Boston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rogan Josh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Josh misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Josh misses.
Josh throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Boston counter with a right hand.
Josh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Boston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boston lands a really nice looking cross but Josh seems unphased.
Nice takedown defense from Boston. No joy for Josh on that attempt.
It looked like Boston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Clarence Boston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogan Josh.
Josh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boston explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Josh is breathing heavily.
A big left from Boston misses.
Josh misses with a body punch
letting Boston counter with a right hand.
Clarence Boston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooh!!! Boston has knocked Josh down with a huge combo! Boston steps away and waves a wobbly Josh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Josh.
Josh moves to clinch but Boston breaks away
and Boston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Josh thinking.
Josh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boston.
Josh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Boston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boston avoids the body shot from Josh.
Boston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Josh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boston napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boston throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Josh throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Josh. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Josh throws a poor cross that misses
and Boston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Josh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boston.
Josh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Josh misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Josh.
Josh misses with a left hand
and Boston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Josh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Josh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Josh keeps Boston at a distance using the push kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Josh or perhaps it was just good defense by Boston, which made it look bad.
It looked like Boston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Josh.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Josh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boston.
Josh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boston connects with a jab.
Josh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boston.
Josh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boston looks to land a combination but Josh avoids it well.
Josh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clarence Boston is winning the standup battle so far.
Boston fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Josh to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Josh looks to clinch but Boston throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Josh taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Clarence Boston!
Clarence Boston bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Rogan Josh stepped up to the mic, saying 'If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Braxton (ranked 396 p4p, 880 weight class) and Phillip Coles (ranked 46 p4p, 106 weight class). Coles has chosen HonestKey- Pass as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Braxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phillip Coles!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coles slips under a jab.
Coles scores with the left hand. Braxton knows he should have avoided that one.
Braxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Coles counters with a stiff right hand.
Braxton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coles.
Coles scores with a jab to the body.
Coles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot lands for Braxton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles takes a swing at Braxton's ribcage but misses.
Braxton throws a leg kick but Coles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coles fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braxton looks to land a left hand but Coles moved out of range nicely.
Coles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Braxton counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Phillip Coles has been cut.
Coles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Braxton throws out the jab.
Braxton misses with a body shot.
Coles avoids the head kick by Braxton.
Braxton misses with an uppercut. Coles saw that one coming.
Braxton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Coles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coles looks to throw the jab but Braxton is out of range.
Coles has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Braxton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Danny Braxton has been cut.
Coles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coles. Braxton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coles missing with a left hand there. Braxton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Coles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coles looks to score with a jab to the body but Braxton is just out of range.
Braxton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Coles blocks a head kick by Braxton.
Coles let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coles misses with a hook.
Braxton is looking to counter punch.
Coles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Braxton momentarily.
Coles throws a big shot that misses.
Braxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coles manages to avoid it.
Coles appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Braxton throws a looping overhand right but Coles ducks down to avoid it.
Coles moves away from the strike by Braxton.
Coles doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Coles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Braxton misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Coles misses.
Braxton throws a body punch but Coles moves out of range.
Braxton throws a jab when Coles was well out of range.
Coles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coles misses with a hook to the body
and Braxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Coles misses.
Coles jabs Braxton right on the nose. Braxton blinks but takes it well.
Braxton throws a leg kick but Coles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coles loads up on a big right hand but Braxton slips the punch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braxton walks into a jab.
Braxton moves out of range of the strikes.
Braxton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braxton.
Coles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coles swings for the body but Braxton moves out of range.
Braxton misses with a straight right.
Braxton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coles on the side of the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braxton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coles. Coles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Coles finds it's target.
Braxton misses with a right hand
enabling Coles to counter with a crisp jab.
Coles misses with an uppercut
and Braxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braxton manages to avoid it.
Braxton misses with an uppercut. Coles saw that one coming.
Braxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coles.
Braxton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Braxton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Braxton throws a lazy head kick
and Coles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Coles misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Braxton moves into range and connects with a jab.
That has opened up Phillip Coles's cut even more.
Coles throws a poor cross that misses
and Braxton counters with a straight right hand.
Coles lands with a hook. Braxton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coles lands a jab to the nose.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Braxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coles counters with a stiff right hand.
Braxton misses with a shot to the body
and Coles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coles takes one on the button.
Braxton staying out of range there.
Braxton looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Coles throws a lazy uppercut
and Braxton counters with a stiff right hand.
Braxton looks to score with a jab to the body but Coles is just out of range.
Coles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Braxton counter with a right hand.
Coles is rocked!
Braxton misses with a straight left.
Coles throws a looping overhand right but Braxton ducks down to avoid it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Braxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coles.
Coles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Braxton throws a shot from downtown. Coles moves away and avoids it.
Coles throws out a counter right but Braxton avoids it with no problem.
Coles slips a straight right by Braxton.
A big right from Coles misses.
Coles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Braxton works over Coles's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phillip Coles will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Coles misses the shot to the body.
Braxton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Braxton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Braxton lands with an uppercut that bounces Coles off the cage and back into range.
Coles is still on wobbly legs! Can Braxton finish him?
The cut above Phillip Coles's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Coles swings for the body but Braxton moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Braxton misses its target.
Coles seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Braxton.
Braxton throwing a counter right hand but Coles manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coles misses with a combination
and Braxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Braxton has time to react.
Coles throws a looping overhand right but Braxton ducks down to avoid it.
Braxton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Braxton delivers a nice body kick.
Braxton misses with an uppercut
enabling Coles to counter with a crisp jab.
Braxton cracks a nice hook into Coles's ribs.
Coles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Braxton counters with a stiff right hand.
Braxton misses with a hook
and Coles counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Braxton.
Coles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Coles.
An attempted straight right counter from Braxton misses the target.
Coles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Braxton counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Braxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Braxton! Coles is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Braxton!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Braxton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Big Daddy (ranked 593 p4p, 590 weight class) and Kittisak Khemkhaeng (ranked 59 p4p, 58 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Big Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khemkhaeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Daddy circles away.
Daddy scores with a decent looking hook.
Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khemkhaeng dips to his left and cracks Daddy with an uppercut!
Daddy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khemkhaeng is looking to clinch but Daddy is avoiding it.
Daddy swings for the body but Khemkhaeng moves out of range.
Good exchange - Khemkhaeng coming out on top.
Daddy scores with a shot to the body.
Daddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khemkhaeng manages to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng with the inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Daddy misses the target.
Daddy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daddy stands up over Khemkhaeng, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khemkhaeng keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass.
Khemkhaeng trying to keep a closed guard but Daddy is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daddy stops Khemkhaeng from standing up.
Khemkhaeng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daddy's guard.
Daddy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Khemkhaeng would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Khemkhaeng seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Daddy 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.
Khemkhaeng preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khemkhaeng controlling from the top position.
Khemkhaeng sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daddy's guard.
Daddy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daddy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Khemkhaeng looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Khemkhaeng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daddy is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khemkhaeng decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daddy, up you get!
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khemkhaeng! But no joy.
Khemkhaeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Khemkhaeng.
A big right from Daddy misses.
Daddy punishes Khemkhaeng's body with a nice straight punch.
Daddy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daddy counters with a series of strikes. Khemkhaeng will be more careful next time no doubt.
Daddy is looking to wear down Khemkhaeng with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khemkhaeng misses with a wild body shot.
Khemkhaeng gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Khemkhaeng is trying to control the position but Daddy postures up.
Khemkhaeng keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass.
Daddy preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daddy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daddy with a nice head shot there.
Khemkhaeng pushes Daddy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng wants to clinch up but Daddy keeps it at a distance.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but Khemkhaeng shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng connects with a body shot that sends Daddy's belly button to the back.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up but Daddy circles away and keeps his distance.
Khemkhaeng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daddy counters with a left to the body.
Khemkhaeng tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daddy cracks a nice hook into Khemkhaeng's ribs.
Khemkhaeng ducks under a wild hook from Daddy.
Khemkhaeng ducks under a wild hook from Daddy.
Khemkhaeng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daddy dips to his left and cracks Khemkhaeng with an uppercut!
Khemkhaeng misses with an uppercut. Daddy saw that one coming.
Daddy misses with a hook.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khemkhaeng swings for the body but Daddy moves out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng misses the shot to the body.
Daddy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daddy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khemkhaeng defends well and Daddy ends up having to push Khemkhaeng into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khemkhaeng.
It looks like Big Daddy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khemkhaeng throws a head punch that misses.
Daddy tries to work over Khemkhaeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but misses.
Khemkhaeng misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch to the body.
Daddy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khemkhaeng gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Daddy manages to break the clinch.
Daddy throws a big shot that misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daddy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but Daddy moves out of range.
Daddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khemkhaeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up but Daddy circles away and keeps his distance.
Khemkhaeng on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daddy 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.
Daddy trying to control but Khemkhaeng is working from the bottom.
Daddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khemkhaeng is looking to stand up but Daddy isn't so interested in that idea.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khemkhaeng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing.
Daddy postures up in Khemkhaeng's guard and throws a big left but Khemkhaeng blocks it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Daddy won't allow Khemkhaeng to sweep him here.
Daddy looking to pass the guard.
Daddy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Khemkhaeng keeps moving.
Khemkhaeng controlling Daddy's posture.
Daddy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khemkhaeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand but Daddy is controlling the position.
Daddy trying to control but Khemkhaeng is working from the bottom.
Khemkhaeng uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Daddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khemkhaeng makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Daddy digs a good hook to Khemkhaeng's body.
Daddy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Daddy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Daddy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khemkhaeng is doing well to control the position and prevent Daddy from advancing to side control.
Daddy stops Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng is looking to improve his position.
Khemkhaeng is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daddy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Khemkhaeng trying to control from the bottom.
Khemkhaeng is controlling Daddy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Daddy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 Big Daddy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Big Daddy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Daddy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khemkhaeng moves away.
Jab by Daddy.
A slow jab from Khemkhaeng misses its intended target.
Khemkhaeng connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daddy momentarily.
Big Daddy is winning the standup battle so far.
Daddy throws an overhand right that lands on Khemkhaeng's shoulder, as Khemkhaeng tries to avoid the shot.
Daddy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but Daddy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khemkhaeng is fending him off so far but Daddy persists. Nope, Khemkhaeng circles away and we're back to standing.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Daddy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khemkhaeng's hands.
Daddy moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng walks into a stiff left hand from Daddy.
Khemkhaeng misses with an uppercut
and Daddy counters with a shoot takedown. Khemkhaeng fights it but they end up in guard.
Khemkhaeng has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Daddy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Khemkhaeng wants to clinch.
Daddy dives in and scores a takedown into Khemkhaeng's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khemkhaeng is controlling Daddy's posture.
Daddy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand but Daddy is controlling the position.
Khemkhaeng uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng throws out a counter right but Daddy avoids it with no problem.
Daddy misses with a combination
letting Khemkhaeng counter with a right hand.
Khemkhaeng takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daddy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khemkhaeng's guard.
Khemkhaeng keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing.
Daddy won't allow Khemkhaeng to get back to his feet.
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Khemkhaeng is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand up but Daddy is controlling him.
Khemkhaeng pushes Daddy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng moves into the clinch.
Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow strike.
Daddy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khemkhaeng wants to clinch up but Daddy keeps it at a distance.
Khemkhaeng gets caught flat footed, as Daddy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Daddy stays in close to Khemkhaeng's body and controls the position.
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Daddy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Khemkhaeng's head.
Daddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khemkhaeng is keeping the position for now.
Khemkhaeng being controlled here, momentarily.
Khemkhaeng pushes Daddy off and gets back to his feet.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khemkhaeng fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daddy is looking to counter punch.
Khemkhaeng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khemkhaeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Khemkhaeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khemkhaeng clinches up against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daddy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khemkhaeng misses with a body punch.
Daddy looking for a takedown.
Daddy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow that stopped Daddy in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but misses.
Khemkhaeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daddy is trying to drag Khemkhaeng to the mat but Khemkhaeng just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khemkhaeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Daddy.
Daddy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Khemkhaeng regains guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand but Daddy is controlling the position.
Big Daddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khemkhaeng is wriggling around but Daddy manages to pass to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Daddy winds up and cracks Khemkhaeng with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Daddy is keeping busy.
Daddy thows a huge punch but Khemkhaeng dodges it nicely.
Daddy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daddy lands strikes from half guard.
Khemkhaeng trying to control here.
Khemkhaeng pushes Daddy off and gets back to his feet.
Donk. Khemkhaeng catches Daddy right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daddy. Khemkhaeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Khemkhaeng misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Daddy darts in looking for a takedown but Khemkhaeng gets double underhooks and turns Daddy into the cage.
Daddy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khemkhaeng avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khemkhaeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Daddy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Khemkhaeng can turn it around.
Khemkhaeng stalling.
Khemkhaeng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khemkhaeng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khemkhaeng jabs Daddy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but Khemkhaeng shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Khemkhaeng misses.
Daddy lands a jab to the nose.
Khemkhaeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khemkhaeng gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daddy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet but Daddy passes into half guard.
Khemkhaeng is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Daddy prevents Khemkhaeng from standing back up.
Daddy is taking a breather. Khemkhaeng says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Daddy wants to control but Khemkhaeng is keeping him busy.
Khemkhaeng tries to kick Daddy off but Daddy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khemkhaeng manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand up but Daddy is controlling him.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Khemkhaeng keeps moving.
Daddy content to stall in guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daddy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daddy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khemkhaeng is looking to stand up but Daddy isn't so interested in that idea.
Daddy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Khemkhaeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daddy won't allow Khemkhaeng to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kittisak Khemkhaeng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Big Daddy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Khemkhaeng - just one landing.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daddy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khemkhaeng.
It seemed like Khemkhaeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daddy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khemkhaeng sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khemkhaeng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daddy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daddy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daddy misses with a straight right.
Daddy misses with a left hand
and Khemkhaeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khemkhaeng counters with a straight right hand.
Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khemkhaeng throws a fast counter high kick but Daddy manages to duck under it in time.
Khemkhaeng lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Daddy misses.
Khemkhaeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khemkhaeng takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Khemkhaeng.
Daddy throws a combination that misses
and Khemkhaeng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Daddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khemkhaeng looks to score with a jab to the body but Daddy is just out of range.
Khemkhaeng has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khemkhaeng is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up.
Daddy misses with a body shot.
Khemkhaeng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng closes the distance and pushes Daddy back into the cage.
Daddy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daddy dodges an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng prevents Daddy from breaking the clinch.
Khemkhaeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daddy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khemkhaeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daddy blocks an uppercut.
Daddy takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Daddy.
Daddy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daddy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khemkhaeng moves out of range as Daddy strikes.
Khemkhaeng shapes to counter with a head kick.
Khemkhaeng slaps away a takedown attempt from Daddy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Daddy blocks the leg kick.
Daddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Khemkhaeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khemkhaeng as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Khemkhaeng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Daddy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khemkhaeng looks to land a right hand but Daddy moved out of range.
Khemkhaeng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khemkhaeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daddy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khemkhaeng takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daddy digs a good hook to Khemkhaeng's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daddy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Daddy misses the shot to the body.
Khemkhaeng misses with a straight right.
Khemkhaeng throws a sloppy head kick and Daddy moves out of range easily.
Daddy stuns Khemkhaeng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daddy misses with a right hand
and Khemkhaeng counters with a nice uppercut.
Daddy throws a hook to the side of Khemkhaeng's head but Khemkhaeng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daddy misses with an uppercut.
Daddy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Khemkhaeng counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daddy's knee momentarily.
Khemkhaeng misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Khemkhaeng there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daddy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khemkhaeng takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daddy drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet but Daddy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khemkhaeng trying to control the position.
Daddy is standing up over Khemkhaeng. Khemkhaeng looks to escape but Daddy dives into side control.
Daddy cracks Khemkhaeng with a big right hand but Khemkhaeng just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Daddy is working Khemkhaeng over with some ground and pound from side control.
Daddy wants to control but Khemkhaeng is keeping him busy.
Khemkhaeng struggling a bit here.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet.
Daddy cracks Khemkhaeng with a big elbow.
Daddy is putting a hurting on Khemkhaeng here, landing some big shots from side control.
Daddy wants to control but Khemkhaeng is keeping him busy.
Khemkhaeng pushes Daddy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Daddy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Khemkhaeng takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet but Daddy drags him back down.
Khemkhaeng is letting Daddy control him for a moment.
Khemkhaeng manages to get back to half guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet.
Daddy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Daddy is looking to advance position but Khemkhaeng won't allow it.
Daddy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Daddy is trying to control the action in half guard but Khemkhaeng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khemkhaeng controlling the position for now.
Daddy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Khemkhaeng is staying active underneath Daddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daddy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Daddy is trying to control the action in half guard but Khemkhaeng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khemkhaeng has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Daddy is on him like a limpet, forcing Khemkhaeng back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daddy prevents a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kittisak Khemkhaeng.
I think Khemkhaeng 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
During a confident post fight interview, Kittisak Khemkhaeng thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexev Savinov (ranked 477 p4p, 450 weight class) and Axmed Abdullah (ranked 64 p4p, 60 weight class). Savinov comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey- Point A. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexev Savinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Axmed Abdullah !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Savinov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abdullah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abdullah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Abdullah is predictable there
and Savinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savinov throws a sloppy head kick and Abdullah moves out of range easily.
Abdullah lands a nice looking body shot.
Abdullah with a jab.
Savinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Savinov stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdullah . Abdullah gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savinov. Savinov obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah has closed the distance and engaged Savinov in a clinch.
Savinov tries to throw a body punch but Abdullah avoids it by throwing Savinov back against the cage.
Abdullah lands a body punch.
Savinov stops a takedown attempt from Abdullah .
Abdullah blocks a body shot from Savinov.
Abdullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Abdullah has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Savinov misses with a punch to the body.
Abdullah breaks from the clinch.
Savinov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Savinov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abdullah to score with a decent uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Savinov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savinov takes a swing at Abdullah 's ribcage but misses.
Abdullah shoots in but Savinov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexev Savinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axmed Abdullah .
Savinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Abdullah flicks out a counter leg kick but Savinov steps away.
A head kick misses from Savinov.
Savinov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Abdullah .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdullah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savinov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savinov misses with a head kick.
Savinov misses with a two punch combination.
Savinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick from Savinov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexev Savinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdullah slips a jab from Savinov.
Abdullah with the counter takedown but Savinov avoids it easily.
Savinov throws a sloppy head kick
and Abdullah counters with a single leg into guard. Savinov didn't expect that.
Abdullah chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah with a nice head shot there.
Savinov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Abdullah off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdullah scores with a jab to the body.
Savinov throws a shot from downtown. Abdullah moves away and avoids it.
Abdullah is looking for the big counter here.
Savinov sizes up Abdullah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abdullah is defended easily by Savinov.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Savinov throws a head kick that misses.
Savinov throws a hook but Abdullah blocks it.
Savinov throws a sloppy head kick and Abdullah moves out of range easily.
Abdullah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savinov defends it well.
Savinov misses with a right hand
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Abdullah there.
Savinov taking some punishment here, with Abdullah in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdullah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abdullah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savinov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Savinov has hold of Abdullah 's hands but Abdullah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abdullah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savinov is looking to escape.
Abdullah trying to control the pace.
Savinov pushes Abdullah off and gets back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Savinov.
Abdullah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savinov. Savinov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick by Abdullah misses
and Savinov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abdullah 's knee momentarily.
Savinov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Abdullah to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abdullah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah throws a strike but Savinov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Abdullah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abdullah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savinov wants to stand but Abdullah is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abdullah controlling the position.
Abdullah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abdullah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savinov stopping the sweep attempt from Abdullah .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdullah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abdullah looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdullah , not yet.
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 Alexev Savinov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Savinov misses with a left hand
letting Abdullah counter with a right hand.
Abdullah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savinov.
Savinov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abdullah throws a leg kick
and Savinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Abdullah with the inside leg kick.
Abdullah lands a glancing blow to the side of Savinov's head.
A low kick from Savinov misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Abdullah .
Abdullah tries a quick counter leg kick but Savinov is wise to it.
Abdullah misses with a hook
and Savinov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah cracks Savinov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Abdullah . Those never looked like landing.
Abdullah closes the distance and pushes Savinov back into the cage.
Abdullah works on Savinov's body with a couple of short punches.
Savinov slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abdullah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savinov can't find room to land a body shot as Abdullah controls the action.
Savinov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
Savinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savinov throws a front kick aimed at Abdullah 's knee but Abdullah avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but Savinov shows good takedown defense.
Savinov is looking to counter with head kicks.
A good leg kick by Abdullah .
Savinov tries to work over Abdullah 's front leg with a kick but Abdullah checks it.
Abdullah throws a combination that misses
and Savinov counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdullah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savinov.
Abdullah steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Savinov tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savinov misses with a right hand
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Savinov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdullah controls the pace.
Abdullah throwing strikes but missing.
Abdullah throwing strikes from guard but Savinov blocks nicely.
Savinov being controlled here, momentarily.
Savinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savinov wants to stand but Abdullah is controlling the position.
Abdullah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savinov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Abdullah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick by Savinov misses
enabling Abdullah to counter with a crisp jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alexev Savinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Savinov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Savinov.
Abdullah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savinov feints and then cracks Abdullah 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abdullah down.
Savinov throws a hook but Abdullah avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abdullah ! But no joy.
Savinov with a nice calf kick.
Savinov misses with a head kick.
As Savinov backs off Abdullah throws a huge counter combo but Savinov manages to avoid it all.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah has Savinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Abdullah blocking some punches.
Abdullah gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdullah working over Savinov with some ground and pound. Savinov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savinov wants to get back to his feet.
Savinov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Abdullah is on him like a limpet, forcing Savinov back against the cage.
Savinov misses with a punch to the body.
Abdullah avoids a wild elbow strike from Savinov.
Abdullah lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Savinov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abdullah 's brow.
Abdullah is trying to force a seperation but Savinov has the dominant position.
Savinov scores with a shoulder strike.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Savinov lands with a light punch inside.
Abdullah blocks an uppercut.
Abdullah misses with a body punch.
Savinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savinov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abdullah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Savinov misses with an uppercut. Abdullah saw that one coming.
Abdullah doesn't manage to clinch there - Savinov circles away.
Abdullah misses with the combination.
Abdullah pushes Savinov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Savinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savinov throws an elbow but it misses.
Abdullah manages to break the clinch.
Savinov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Savinov is looking to chop away at Abdullah 's legs.
Abdullah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savinov throws a leg kick but Abdullah moved away.
Abdullah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Savinov on the side of the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah checks a leg kick.
Savinov throws a head kick that misses
and Abdullah counters with a one-two to the body.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Abdullah was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Savinov is not content to let Abdullah control the position.
Savinov is trying to buck Abdullah off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Axmed Abdullah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Abdullah 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.
Abdullah looking to sit in guard and control but Savinov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Abdullah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abdullah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Axmed Abdullah has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abdullah wants to sweep here but Savinov controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abdullah is on top in guard.
Abdullah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abdullah landing some decent shots from guard.
Savinov pushes Abdullah off and gets back to his feet.
Savinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Abdullah cracks Savinov with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savinov throws a head kick that misses
and Abdullah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savinov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abdullah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abdullah misses with a looping left.
Abdullah lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdullah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Savinov misses with an uppercut
letting Abdullah counter with a right hand.
Abdullah tries to clinch but Savinov is having none of it.
Savinov half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdullah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdullah takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abdullah shoots in and bounces Savinov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Savinov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abdullah throws a big elbow that misses.
Abdullah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah content to stall in guard here.
Abdullah postures up and lands a big shot to Savinov's brow.
Savinov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Savinov misses with a hook
and Abdullah counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Abdullah lands but Savinov takes it in his stride.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savinov tried to score with a low kick but Abdullah checks it.
Savinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Savinov throws a head kick but Abdullah moves out of range.
Abdullah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savinov misses with a shot to the body
and Abdullah counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abdullah gets a clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Savinov gets underhooks to prevent Abdullah 's takedown attempt.
Abdullah breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abdullah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savinov throws a sloppy head kick and Abdullah moves out of range easily.
Savinov throws a sloppy head kick and Abdullah moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Abdullah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abdullah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savinov is looking to counter punch.
Savinov throws a leg kick
and Abdullah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah blocks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Abdullah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Abdullah 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Savinov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abdullah counters with a thumping low kick.
Abdullah lands the left hand.
Savinov throws a head kick that misses.
Abdullah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abdullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savinov throws a leg kick
and Abdullah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savinov throws a chopping leg kick but Abdullah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Savinov is out of range and Abdullah settles back down.
Savinov throws a leg kick but Abdullah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt - Savinov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savinov throws a counter high kick but Abdullah was just alert enough to avoid it.
Alexev Savinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axmed Abdullah .
Abdullah looks for the body kick but Savinov saw that one coming.
Abdullah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savinov throws a sloppy head kick and Abdullah moves out of range easily.
Abdullah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Savinov throws a solid leg kick but Abdullah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Savinov.
Savinov throws a sloppy head kick and Abdullah moves out of range easily.
Abdullah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savinov misses with a head kick.
Abdullah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Savinov misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdullah . Savinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savinov throws a sloppy head kick and Abdullah moves out of range easily.
Savinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Axmed Abdullah .
I think Abdullah 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Axmed Abdullah !
A victorious Axmed Abdullah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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