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NYF Fight Night 54 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ross Clay (ranked 25301 p4p, 3464 weight class) and Zayn Harris (ranked 465 p4p, 323 weight class). Zayn Harris will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zayn Harris!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clay misses with a head kick.
And Harris responds with a good body kick, but Clay manages to step out the way in time.
Clay closes the distance and clinches up with Harris, looking for a takedown. Clay pushes Harris against the cage but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harris unleashes a big counter combination but Clay bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clay.
Harris with the counter takedown but Clay avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay has his takedown stuffed
and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Harris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harris connects with a couple of short punches.
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.
Harris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harris landing with the ground and pound.
Harris is working Clay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
 Clay is rocked!
Harris stands up over Clay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Clay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harris works over Clay with some ground and pound from guard.
Harris scoring with some ground and pound.
Harris gets to his feet and stands over Clay, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Clay felt that one! Harris unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Clay from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zayn Harris!
Ross Clay spoke after the fight, saying 'I really don't know how to feel, it was a good fight.. a very good fight and I think we both showed our best side out there. I hope I can come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demarion Mathis (ranked 2487 p4p, 25408 weight class) and Jefferson Juarez (ranked 293 p4p, 538 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarion Mathis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jefferson Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathis shoots in but no luck this time.
Juarez throws a leg kick which misses Mathis's front leg but catches the back leg as Mathis tries to avoid it.
Juarez throws a series of punches but Mathis avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Juarez does no damage.
Mathis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Juarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mathis on his heels. He'll look to pass Mathis's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juarez throwing strikes from guard but Mathis blocks nicely.
Juarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Juarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juarez throwing strikes but missing.
Juarez throwing strikes from guard but Mathis blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez stands up over Mathis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Juarez passes Mathis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mathis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Juarez.
Juarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Juarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Juarez lands strikes from half guard.
Juarez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mathis!
Mathis is breathing heavily.
Mathis is trying to escape the mount.
Juarez looking to finish Mathis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mathis!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juarez landing strikes from the mount.
Juarez lands a big shot there that rocks Mathis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Juarez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juarez looking to finish Mathis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mathis!
Mathis is rocked!
A big strike lands for Juarez! That's really hurt Mathis and he's turned his back - Juarez keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Juarez jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jefferson Juarez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bingus Khan (ranked 1763 p4p, 3087 weight class) and Caulo Posta (ranked 197 p4p, 321 weight class). Bingus Khan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Caulo Posta's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bingus Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caulo Posta!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Posta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Posta misses with a wild combination.
Posta slips a jab from Khan.
Posta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Khan quickly recovers to half guard.
Khan kicks off Posta and gets to his feet.
Posta shoots in for a double leg but Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khan connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Posta shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Posta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Posta misses the jab.
Caulo Posta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Posta gets a takedown into half guard.
Posta trying to control from half guard but Khan is working away.
Khan is trying to stand up here but Posta is controlling him well.
Khan wants to control but Posta is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Posta wants to work for an arm triangle but Khan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Posta seems to be working for a kimura but Khan defends the submission attempt.
Posta is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.
Posta trying to work for an americana but Khan has managed to regain full guard.
Posta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Posta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Posta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Posta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Posta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Posta wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Posta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Khan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Posta but great work by Khan.
Khan decides to stand back up. Khan steps back and let's Posta get back to his feet.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan throws a right hand that Posta ducks under and follows up with a left that Posta also avoids with ease.
Posta dives in and grabs Khan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes down on Posta's head and hops out.
Bingus Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caulo Posta.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
No joy there for Posta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Posta scores with a jab.
Posta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Posta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Posta thinking.
Posta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Khan to the ground. Posta is now in Khan's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Posta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Posta tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
Posta 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.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Posta from controlling successfully.
Posta wants to pass the guard but Khan is keeping the position.
Khan wants to stand and escape but Posta is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
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 Bingus Khan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Posta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Posta has closed the distance and engaged Khan in a clinch.
Posta takes a shot to the head.
Khan breaks from the clinch.
Posta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khan is able to avoid easily.
Khan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Posta.
Posta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Khan lands an overhand right.
Posta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Khan sprawls well initially but Posta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Posta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Posta.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Posta wants to work for an arm triangle but Khan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Posta trying to pass the guard but Khan defending well.
Posta is just content to waste time from the top position. Khan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Posta is controlling him.
Khan can't keep his opponent in guard - Posta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Posta trying to control from Khan's half guard. Khan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Caulo Posta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Posta from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Posta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khan dives on top into guard.
Posta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khan is aware though and is defending well.
Khan is fighting to break Posta's control of his arms but Posta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Posta looking for a sweep. Not yet Posta, not yet.
Posta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Khan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Posta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Posta tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Khan easily slips into full mount!
Khan controlling his opponent.
Posta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Posta from controlling successfully.
Posta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Posta trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan has momentary wrist control but Posta slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Posta tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
Khan is trying to control the position but Posta postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan keeping full guard, as Posta tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bingus Khan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Posta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khan as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Posta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Khan pushes Posta up against the cage in a clinch.
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Posta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Posta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Posta.
Khan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khan tries to keep at a distance but Posta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Posta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Posta.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Posta avoiding damage.
Khan misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Posta controls the action.
Khan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Posta lands a shot to the body.
Khan throws an elbow but it misses.
Posta tries to stall but Khan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Posta is working for takedown but Khan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bingus Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caulo Posta.
Posta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Khan on the inside.
Posta is trying to drag Khan to the mat but Khan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Posta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Posta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Posta tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Posta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan throws an elbow that misses.
Bingus Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Khan tries a body shot but Posta blocks it.
Posta is working Khan over against the cage.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Posta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Posta can't get the takedown.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Posta works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Posta tries for a takedown but Khan manages to get underhooks.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Posta.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Posta controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Posta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Posta slips the punch.
Posta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khan connects with a single shot there.
Bingus Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Khan misses.
Posta tries to counter with a clinch but Khan shakes him off and moves away.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khan.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Posta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Posta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Posta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khan's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Posta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Caulo Posta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Posta drives through and clinches with Khan against the cage.
Khan is trying to push Posta away but Posta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Posta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Posta.
Posta wants a takedown but no success here.
Posta prevents a body shot from Khan.
Bingus Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Posta is working Khan over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bingus Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khan, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bingus Khan!
A determined Bingus Khan didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Caulo Posta was interviewed post fight and said 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Danish (ranked 3469 p4p, 2635 weight class) and Tre Davis (ranked 387 p4p, 307 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tre Davis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Danish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tre Davis!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis clobbers Danish with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Danish shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Danish's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Danish shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Danish lands a nice forearm strike.
Danish looks up at the clock and then as Davis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Danish smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Davis is trying to control Danish's posture but Danish avoids it.
Davis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Davis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danish working the head with strikes.
Danish lands an elbow.
Danish creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Danish's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Danish is chipping away with strikes.
Danish misses with the ground and pound.
Danish landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Danish working the ground and pound.
Davis taking a bit of punishment here - Danish scoring with strikes.
Danish lands a decent elbow from side control.
 Davis is rocked!
Danish scores with a couple of short elbows.
Davis is still in real trouble! Can Danish finish him?
Danish working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danish scoring with punches and elbows.
Danish throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Danish connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davis some visible discomfort.
Davis tries to escape but Danish is in control.
Danish lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davis down.
Check out the look on Danish's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Danish are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danish creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Davis is trying to get back to his feet.
Davis looks winded!
Danish lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davis down.
Danish in side control lands a decent elbow.
Danish working the body and head with strikes.
Davis can't do much from the bottom here.
Danish working the ground and pound.
Danish misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Davis taking a bit of punishment here - Danish scoring with strikes.
Davis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Danish has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danish connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davis some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Danish.
Davis taking a bit of punishment here - Danish scoring with strikes.
Danish lands a nice forearm strike.
Danish lands a few punches from side control.
Danish landing a few strikes.
Danish 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.
Danish scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Davis is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Danish can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Danish!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nurlan Karim (ranked 1933 p4p, 3413 weight class) and Two Kickman (ranked 243 p4p, 384 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nurlan Karim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Two Kickman!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kickman jabs Karim right on the nose. Karim blinks but takes it well.
 It looks like Nurlan Karim has been cut.
Kickman lands a big head kick that sends Karim tumbling to the mat! Kickman takes a step backwards and waves Karim back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kickman wobbles Karim with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Kickman dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Karim to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Two Kickman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 2228 p4p, 1397 weight class) and Matthew Griffin (ranked 265 p4p, 178 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Griffin!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Griffin and move into the clinch.
Griffin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Griffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Griffin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones jabs Griffin right on the nose. Griffin blinks but takes it well.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffin connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones defending well as Griffin loads up on a big left hand.
Jones blocks a jab.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griffin throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Jones jumps guard and drags Griffin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Griffin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griffin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Griffin stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Griffin postures up.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Griffin won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Griffin stands up from Jones's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Griffin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Griffin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffin controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Griffin's brow.
Griffin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones tries to pull guard but Griffin holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Griffin stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Griffin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Griffin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Griffin in his tracks for a moment.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Matthew Griffin's cut even more.
Jones cracks Griffin with a nice body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Griffin's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Griffin throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Griffin takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Griffin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffin! But no joy.
Jones jabs at Griffin's body.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Griffin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Griffin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Griffin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones working for a triangle but Griffin defends it easily.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Griffin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones rushes Griffin and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin blocks an elbow strike.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Griffin blocks an elbow strike.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffin.
Griffin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Griffin avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones cracks Griffin with a nice body shot.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Griffin in his tracks for a moment.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griffin is defending well.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Griffin working hard to break the clinch.
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Griffin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Matthew Griffin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Griffin takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Griffin regains guard immediately.
Griffin has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Matthew Griffin 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.
Griffin looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Griffin.
Griffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Griffin.
Jones is looking to clinch but Griffin is avoiding it.
Jones lands a jab to Griffin's midsection.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jon Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Griffin breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Griffin tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffin throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones digs a good hook to Griffin's body.
Griffin throws a big shot that misses.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
Griffin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin misses with a looping right.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Griffin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Griffin avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matthew Griffin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Griffin in his tracks for a moment.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Griffin shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matthew Griffin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon Jones!
Jon Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucca Decker (ranked 1963 p4p, 2285 weight class) and Kyoto Costa (ranked 213 p4p, 250 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucca Decker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyoto Costa!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa takes a swing at Decker's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Decker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Decker on the side of the head.
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Decker.
Costa feints a counter leg kick.
Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Decker.
Decker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Decker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Costa connects with a crisp jab.
Costa throws the left hand but Decker avoids the punch easily.
Costa scores with a jab.
Costa cracks Decker with a good jab.
Costa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Decker's head.
Decker moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Costa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costa throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Decker.
Decker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Costa throws the left hand but Decker avoids the punch easily.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Decker moved out of range nicely.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Costa throws a lazy uppercut
and Decker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Costa! Decker lets Costa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Kyoto Costa has been cut.
Decker walks into a straight right hand from Costa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decker looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
A low kick from Costa misses
and Decker counters with a huge left! Costa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Decker isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Costa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Decker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucca Decker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Diddy (ranked 1856 p4p, 1220 weight class) and Mario Simbolon (ranked 234 p4p, 155 weight class). Diddy comes to the cage accompanied by lvl99ROIDMAGE. Mario Simbolon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Diddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Simbolon!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diddy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simbolon throws a poor cross that misses
and Diddy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diddy takes a swing at Simbolon's ribcage but misses.
Diddy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simbolon wants to get back to his feet.
Diddy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Simbolon 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.
Simbolon is trying to stand up.
Simbolon tries to hold on but Diddy pushes him away.
Simbolon really wants to buck Diddy off and get back to his feet.
Simbolon is trying to escape the mount.
Diddy tries to control but Simbolon wriggling away.
Diddy moves to the back position.
Simbolon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddy looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simbolon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Simbolon wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Diddy working for the choke.
Simbolon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Diddy has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Simbolon is defending well but eventually Diddy manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Simbolon has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Diddy!
Joe Diddy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Money Pacman (ranked 1683 p4p, 1324 weight class) and Benjamin Harris (ranked 147 p4p, 121 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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Money Pacman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjamin Harris!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pacman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Pacman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacman takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Money Pacman has been cut.
We've been told by Pacman's head coaches at KO MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pacman takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris swings for the body but Pacman moves out of range.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Pacman, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Pacman against the cage but Pacman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Pacman. That snapped Harris's head back.
Pacman missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pacman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Pacman.
Pacman misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Harris finds it's way through Pacman's defenses.
Pacman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris lands a nice hook to Pacman's body. Pacman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris has Pacman up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Money Pacman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacman looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harris 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.
Harris connects with a looping right hand.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris scores with a spinning back kick!
Harris gets a clinch.
Harris has Pacman pressed against the cage, preventing Pacman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pacman blocking some punches.
Pacman can't break the clinch.
Harris lands a body shot.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pacman backwards.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pacman uses from the top position.
Harris working for submissions but it's allowed Pacman to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is concentrating on defense, preventing Pacman from advancing position.
Pacman stalling away here and it's allowed Harris to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pacman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pacman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harris is trying to control the position but Pacman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pacman defends well.
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pacman manages to get himself to full guard.
Harris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris is pushing down on Pacman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pacman is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to control the action but Pacman is working from the bottom.
Well, if Harris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pacman is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris.
Harris trying to pass the guard but Pacman defending well.
Harris wants to control but Pacman is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Money Pacman'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.
Donk. Harris catches Pacman right on the button with a cross.
Pacman throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Good shot there by Pacman.
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pacman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harris clinches with his opponent.
Pacman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harris has Pacman pressed against the cage, preventing Pacman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pacman tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Harris jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris controls Pacman momentarily but Pacman frees himself.
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is controlling Pacman's posture.
Harris looking to control.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pacman defends it easily.
Harris is pulling down on Pacman's head to control his posture.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Pacman pushes his legs off easily.
Harris wants to sweep here but Pacman controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pacman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Harris has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pacman is looking to defend but Harris has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pacman! Harris pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pacman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benjamin Harris!
Benjamin Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Kramer (ranked 920 p4p, 732 weight class) and Killjoy McNofun (ranked 119 p4p, 96 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killjoy McNofun!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNofun misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by McNofun.
McNofun works Kramer's body with a nice hook.
McNofun throws a hook but Kramer blocks it.
No luck for Kramer with that takedown attempt.
Kramer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kramer is trying hard to land a takedown here. McNofun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kramer goes for a double leg but McNofun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McNofun continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer is looking for a takedown.
McNofun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McNofun misses with a punch on the inside.
McNofun can't find room to land a body shot as Kramer controls the action.
McNofun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kramer.
McNofun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
McNofun is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kramer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McNofun to the mat. McNofun regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNofun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McNofun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kramer.
McNofun wants to stand but Kramer is controlling the position.
McNofun is trying to keep Kramer in close.
McNofun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kramer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNofun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kramer 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.
Kramer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kramer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNofun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! McNofun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McNofun manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into McNofun's guard.
Kramer throws an elbow that misses. McNofun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kramer's guard. Nice move by McNofun!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer being controlled here, momentarily.
Kramer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McNofun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kramer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McNofun trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kramer's guard.
McNofun 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.
Kramer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McNofun stays in close to Kramer's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is looking for a triangle but McNofun pushes his legs off easily.
McNofun 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.
McNofun trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kramer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McNofun wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McNofun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McNofun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McNofun is continuing to stall.
Kramer looking for a triangle here. McNofun is fighting it but it looks tight! Kramer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McNofun is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jon Kramer!
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