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SYN 1134 Bollomard vs. Drake PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jet Gunner (ranked 2247 p4p, 2478 weight class) and Alois Vrana (ranked 274 p4p, 296 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jet Gunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alois Vrana!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner gets a clinch.
Gunner tries a body shot but Vrana blocks it.
Gunner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vrana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Vrana throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Vrana blocks an elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Vrana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Our sources have told us that Gunner has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Vrana dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vrana blocks the elbow strike.
Vrana lands a left hand.
Gunner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Vrana fails to land.
Nice elbow from Gunner.
 It looks like Alois Vrana has been cut.
Vrana tries to throw a body punch but Gunner avoids it by throwing Vrana back against the cage.
Vrana lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrana lands with a right to the head.
Gunner tries a body shot but Vrana blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner blocks a body shot from Vrana.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Vrana digs a right hand into Gunner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunner's gas tank.
Vrana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunner is defending well for now.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Vrana lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Vrana.
Vrana tries to throw a body punch but Gunner avoids it by throwing Vrana back against the cage.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Gunner throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrana.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Vrana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gunner is breathing heavily.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrana's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vrana.
Vrana tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunner avoids the damage to the body.
Gunner takes a shot to the head.
Gunner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gunner misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunner blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrana misses with some punches.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrana takes an elbow to the temple.
Vrana lands a knee to the body.
Vrana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vrana avoids the elbow strike from Gunner, against the cage.
Vrana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vrana connects with a knee to the head.
Gunner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrana obliges.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrana's elbow.
Gunner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gunner stalling in the clinch but Vrana improves position.
Vrana digs a right hand underneath Gunner's ribcage. Gunner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gunner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vrana with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Jet Gunner has been cut.
Vrana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Still in the clinch, Vrana scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrana.
Vrana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vrana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunner takes a knee right on the jaw!
 Gunner is rocked!
Gunner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Gunner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vrana lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunner misses with a body punch.
Vrana blocks a body shot from Gunner.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vrana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunner.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Vrana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vrana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrana obliges.
Gunner misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana connects with a knee to the head.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gunner blocks it with crossed arms.
Vrana lands a right hand.
Vrana throws a big uppercut that drops Gunner! More strikes from Vrana and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gunner lies dazed against the cage as Vrana celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alois Vrana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 1225 p4p, 1560 weight class) and Joey Chandler (ranked 126 p4p, 168 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Cormac Mac Airt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Chandler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mac Airt wants to get back to full guard.
Chandler misses with a head shot. Mac Airt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mac Airt has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
Mac Airt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler throws a strike but Mac Airt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mac Airt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Mac Airt controlling him for the moment.
Mac Airt trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Chandler 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chandler is on top in guard.
Mac Airt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler cracks Mac Airt with a solid left hand.
Mac Airt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mac Airt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chandler is aware though and is defending well.
Chandler looking to sit in guard and control but Mac Airt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mac Airt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chandler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Mac Airt controlling him for the moment.
Mac Airt trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Mac Airt controlling from the top position.
Mac Airt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Mac Airt is working hard here to advance position.
Chandler seems keen to control Mac Airt's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mac Airt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chandler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chandler has escaped and now he's on top!
Mac Airt seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mac Airt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
Mac Airt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chandler is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chandler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chandler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mac Airt trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler lands a nice hook to Mac Airt's body. Mac Airt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chandler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mac Airt was covering up waiting for the punch and Chandler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mac Airt controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chandler is looking to advance position but Mac Airt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mac Airt controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chandler is looking to escape.
Chandler 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.
Mac Airt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chandler sees it coming and defends easily.
Chandler trying to control from the bottom.
Mac Airt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Mac Airt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mac Airt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mac Airt not doing much here.
Mac Airt prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Mac Airt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chandler is just riding it out for now. Mac Airt eventually gives up the hold.
Joey Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mac Airt is trying to control the action in half guard but Chandler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mac Airt trying to mount his opponent but Chandler defends it.
Chandler has his hands clasped together around Mac Airt's back. He's all about the action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four 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.
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mac Airt sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chandler thows a huge punch but Mac Airt dodges it nicely.
Mac Airt actively working from the bottom here.
Chandler wants to take a breather but Mac Airt is having none of it.
Mac Airt wants to control the action here but instead Chandler manages to pass to full mount!
Chandler working the ground and pound effectively.
Chandler lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler is landing with some decent strikes but Mac Airt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mac Airt is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chandler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mac Airts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joey Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab from Chandler.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
Chandler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mac Airt on his heels. He'll look to pass Mac Airt's guard now, I'm sure.
Chandler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mac Airt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Mac Airt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chandler's guard.
Chandler wants to control but Mac Airt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mac Airt controlling the pace.
Chandler wants to get back to full guard.
Mac Airt is pressing down on Chandler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chandler is holding on for now.
Chandler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt postures up.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Mac Airt from controlling successfully.
Chandler seems keen to control Mac Airt's posture.
Mac Airt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Mac Airt wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chandler trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chandler digs a good hook to Mac Airt's body.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chandler shoots for a takedown but Mac Airt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mac Airt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chandler staying out of range there.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mac Airt's head backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for Chandler. That snapped Mac Airt's head back.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Chandler. Beautiful body shot.
Chandler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Chandler is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt looking to control.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Mac Airt doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mac Airt has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mac Airt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Mac Airt knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chandler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
Our winner, Joey Chandler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norman Boma (ranked 1458 p4p, 1476 weight class) and Somporn Metharom (ranked 181 p4p, 186 weight class). Boma's entrance music is Drowning Pool - Bodies. A fine choice. Metharom has chosen Porcelain - Moby as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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12 - 10 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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 23 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Somporn Metharom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Metharom looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Metharom walks into a stiff left hand from Boma.
Boma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boma connects with a body shot that sends Metharom's belly button to the back.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Metharom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boma scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Boma.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Metharom under the eye.
Metharom thuds his right hand into Boma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Metharom with a nice calf kick.
Metharom connects with an inside leg kick.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Boma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boma.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma misses the body punch
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Boma is rocked!
Metharom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Boma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Metharom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Metharom drops Boma with a big left hand! Boma is injured, injured bad! Metharom jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somporn Metharom!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Parmesan Cheese (ranked 1316 p4p, 989 weight class) and Hugo Mesquita (ranked 110 p4p, 90 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Parmesan Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mesquita.
Mesquita throws a looping overhand right but Cheese ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Cheese.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Mesquita looking to score a takedown here. Cheese is defending well but Mesquita drives through and ends up in Cheese's guard.
Cheese managing to control the position.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Cheese blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cheese utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mesquita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cheese is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cheese has escaped and now he's on top!
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cheese doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cheese manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Cheese is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Cheese 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.
Mesquita working for a triangle but Cheese defends it easily.
Cheese postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing.
Cheese keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheese is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Mesquita postures up in Cheese's guard and throws a big left but Cheese blocks it.
Mesquita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cheese dodges the ground and pound from Mesquita.
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Cheese's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Mesquita dominated that round.
That's time! Cheese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mesquita.
Nice defenses there by Cheese.
Cheese misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cheese.
Cheese misses with a double jab
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheese cracks Mesquita with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Cheese counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita moves out of range of the body kick from Cheese.
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cheese manages to avoid it.
As Mesquita backs away, Cheese returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mesquita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheese moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cheese lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cheese misses with a shot to the body
and Mesquita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Cheese is predictable there
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mesquita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Cheese is having none of it.
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Cheese defends the submission attempt.
Cheese keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita.
Mesquita is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cheese defends it well.
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Cheese defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cheese gets back to full guard.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cheese preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cheese working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Cheese blocks nicely.
Mesquita won't allow Cheese to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Mesquita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheese.
Cheese is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mesquita feints and as Cheese raises his hands in defense, Mesquita changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cheese manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cheese manages to get himself to full guard.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard.
Mesquita forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Mesquita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut. Cheese saw that one coming.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
Mesquita scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cheese tests Mesquita's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mesquita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cheese counters with a stiff right hand.
Cheese jabs Mesquita right on the nose. Mesquita blinks but takes it well.
Cheese lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cheese throwing a counter right hand but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
Mesquita takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mesquita.
Mesquita smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mesquita is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Mesquita misses.
Cheese misses the jab.
Mesquita with the counter takedown but Cheese avoids it easily.
Hugo Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese scores with a kick to the body.
Mesquita moves away from the strike by Cheese.
Cheese takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cheese bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Parmesan Cheese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese throws a body shot but no joy.
Cheese pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy body kick from Cheese
and Mesquita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Cheese does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheese goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cheese stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Parmesan Cheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mesquita or perhaps it was just good defense by Cheese, which made it look bad.
Parmesan Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Mesquita.
Mesquita moves out of range of the leg kick from Cheese.
Mesquita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Cheese.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita misses with a body shot.
Cheese is looking for a counter combo.
Cheese bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Cheese pushes Mesquita away with a front kick.
Cheese cracks Mesquita with a good jab.
Mesquita might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mesquita throws a lazy right hand but Cheese sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheese throws out a loose jab but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
Cheese lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mesquita at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Cheese appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mesquita throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cheese counters with a low kick, right behind Mesquita 's knee.
Parmesan Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mesquita lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cheese doesn't seem phased though.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.
A little feinted left hand from Cheese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hugo Mesquita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cheese takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mesquita counter with a right hand.
Mesquita swings widly with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mesquita thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Parmesan Cheese showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mesquita 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James King (ranked 936 p4p, 782 weight class) and Marcus Shakes (ranked 92 p4p, 74 weight class). Shakes has chosen About the Money- T.I. as his entrance music. 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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146
27 - 20 - 0 |
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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 41 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Shakes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakes moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shakes tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Shakes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King throws a counter high kick but Shakes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shakes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shakes missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Shakes misses.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shakes tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakes gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakes pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands an uppercut.
Shakes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shakes blocks it with crossed arms.
Shakes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shakes throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Shakes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakes misses with an elbow strike.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King missing with knees to the body.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shakes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shakes fails to land.
Shakes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shakes.
Knees to the body from King.
King missing with knees to the body.
King tries a body shot but Shakes blocks it.
Shakes with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shakes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Shakes.
King avoids the elbow strike from Shakes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shakes.
Shakes misses with an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shakes.
Shakes misses with some punches.
Shakes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shakes lands a knee to the head.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shakes misses with a hook from the clinch.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shakes is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Shakes.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakes backwards.
King lands a shot to the body.
Shakes misses with some punches.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shakes swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Shakes blocks with his arms.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shakes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King working aggressively here.
King blocks an elbow strike from Shakes.
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
Shakes takes a shot to the head.
King misses with some punches.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakes digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King is breathing heavily.
Shakes crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shakes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King works on Shakes's body with a couple of short punches.
Shakes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shakes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shakes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
A knee to the head by Shakes.
King is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shakes obliges.
Shakes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shakes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shakes has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles King - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Shakes, and another! King is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Marcus Shakes!
Marcus Shakes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hype Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Third Wife (ranked 788 p4p, 1129 weight class) and Kimbo Wahwah (ranked 106 p4p, 139 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Wife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Wahwah!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wife scores with a shot to the body.
Wife misses with a wild body shot.
Wahwah staying out of range there.
Wahwah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wife slips under a jab from Wahwah.
Wife misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wahwah.
Wahwah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wahwah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wife.
Wife throws a lazy right hand but Wahwah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wahwah slips a straight right by Wife.
Wahwah lands a big uppercut and Wife crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wife looks OK. Wahwah waves Wife back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wife fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wahwah manages to avoid it.
Wife throws a jab when Wahwah was well out of range.
Wife throws a lazy right hand but Wahwah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wahwah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wahwah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wahwah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wife throws the left hand but Wahwah avoids the punch easily.
Wahwah walks into a jab.
Wife missing with a left hand there. Wahwah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahwah lands a big uppercut and Wife crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wife looks OK. Wahwah waves Wife back to his feet!
Wife is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Wife lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wahwah doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Wife is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wahwah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wife.
Wahwah sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Wife's defenses. It connects perfectly with Wife's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Wahwah!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duck Dodgers (ranked 49 p4p, 198 weight class) and Gwynn Evans (ranked 8 p4p, 29 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 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duck Dodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwynn Evans!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodgers throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dodgers feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Dodgers.
Dodgers tries to clinch but Evans moves away
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Dodgers is predictable there
and Evans counters with a nice leg kick.
Dodgers throws a sloppy body shot
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Dodgers tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Duck Dodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is looking to land body kicks.
Dodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dodgers misses with an uppercut
and Evans counters with an outside leg kick.
Dodgers connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dodgers misses with a low kick.
Dodgers throws a lazy body kick
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Dodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dodgers blocks a head kick by Evans.
Dodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dodgers.
Dodgers throws a sloppy head kick
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dodgers tries to land a body kick
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dodgers wants to slow Evans down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Dodgers is predictable there
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Dodgers misses.
Evans thinks about the counter body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans checks a low kick from Dodgers.
Dodgers misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dodgers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dodgers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Evans throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dodgers misses the target.
Evans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dodgers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Evans. Evans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dodgers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.
Evans has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Evans misses with a jab to the body
and Dodgers counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers misses with a hook
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Dodgers throws a body kick that misses
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dodgers throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dodgers looks to land a right hand but Evans moved out of range.
Evans throws a hook to the side of Dodgers's head but Dodgers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dodgers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dodgers scores with a body shot.
Dodgers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dodgers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Dodgers moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
Dodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Evans lands a body shot.
Dodgers blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dodgers is breathing heavily.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dodgers presses Evans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Evans tries to break free but Dodgers pushes him back against the cage.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Dodgers lands an uppercut.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dodgers prevents a body shot from Evans.
Dodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dodgers fails to land.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dodgerss head.
Evans tries to work over Dodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Dodgers wants to stall.
Dodgers blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dodgers misses with a left hand
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Gwynn Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dodgers.
Dodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evans is out of range and Dodgers settles back down.
Dodgers throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dodgers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dodgers.
Dodgers misses with a body shot
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dodgers throws a lazy uppercut
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers misses the shot to the body.
Dodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Evans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dodgers misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
A jab from Dodgers misses.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Dodgers's shoulder, as Dodgers tries to avoid the shot.
Dodgers blocks the body kick.
Evans connects with an inside leg kick.
Dodgers throws a lazy uppercut
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Dodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Dodgers backing up. Dodgers nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dodgers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodgers misses the jab.
And Evans responds with a good body kick, but Dodgers manages to step out the way in time.
Dodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dodgers misses with a leg kick
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dodgers misses with a lunging right hand
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Dodgers throws a leg kick
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dodgers throws a leg kick
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dodgers throws a chopping leg kick but Evans manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and Evans releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dodgers throws a lazy uppercut
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Dodgers thows a leg kick but Evans checks it
and Evans counters with a head kick.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans lands a nice hook to Dodgers's body. Dodgers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Evans misses.
Dodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Dodgers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dodgers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Dodgers is predictable there
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Dodgers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Dodgers thows a leg kick but Evans checks it
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Evans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice side step and Evans releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Evans digs a good body shot into Dodgers's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Dodgers is predictable there
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans with the inside leg kick.
Dodgers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dodgers misses with a straight right.
Evans follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dodgers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dodgers throwing a counter right hand but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dodgers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Evans moves out of range of the leg kick from Dodgers.
Dodgers throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Dodgers misses
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dodgers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Evans has time to react.
Evans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Evans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Evans gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dodgers.
Dodgers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Evans is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dodgers misses with a hook
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dodgers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dodgers throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Dodgers throwing a counter right hand but Evans manages to avoid it.
Dodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Dodgers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dodgers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodgers misses with a hook
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans thumps Dodgers with a low kick.
Dodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dodgers throws a leg kick
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Dodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Dodgers misses with a shot to the body
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Dodgers.
Evans throws a series of punches but Dodgers moves out of range.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Dodgers.
Dodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Dodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dodgers throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dodgers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Evans. Beautiful body shot.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dodgers.
Dodgers wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dodgers throws a leg kick but Evans checks it.
Dodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Dodgers throws a right hand that misses
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Dodgers backing up. Dodgers nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.
Dodgers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Evans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dodgers.
Stalling in the clinch from Dodgers.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Gwynn Evans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dodgers prevents a body shot from Evans.
Dodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans keeps control of Dodgers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dodgers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evans or not.
Evans takes a shot to the head.
Dodgers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Evans is keeping busy.
Dodgers lands a right hand.
A short right from Evans on the inside.
Evans lands a hook that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Dodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans checks a leg kick.
Dodgers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Evans now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Evans misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dodgers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dodgers cracks Evans with an open hand slap.
Evans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dodgers counters with a nice right hand that sends Evans toppling to the canvas! Evans scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dodgers finish him?!
Dodgers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dodgers throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
Dodgers tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Duck Dodgers did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dodgers.
Dodgers throws a leg kick
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
A low kick from Dodgers is predictable there
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Dodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Evans appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dodgers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans walks into a left hand.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dodgers.
Dodgers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Dodgers misses
and Evans counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodgers lands a big head kick that sends Evans tumbling to the mat! Dodgers takes a step backwards and waves Evans back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Evans is rocked!
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dodgers.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Dodgers finish him?
Evans checks a low kick from Dodgers.
Dodgers has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Dodgers.
Evans seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Evans.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short left from Evans.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Evans.
Evans lands with a light punch inside.
Dodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Dodgers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dodgers blocks a body shot from Evans.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Dodgers.
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans tries to work over Dodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Evans.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Evans blocks the leg kick.
Dodgers misses with a low kick.
Dodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dodgers.
Dodgers missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dodgers slips a straight right by Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dodgers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dodgers slips under a jab from Evans.
Dodgers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dodgers.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dodgers.
Dodgers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dodgers throws a sloppy body shot
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dodgers throws out a powerful jab.
Dodgers misses with a leg kick
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dodgers misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers misses with a hook
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans stuns Dodgers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Evans.
Dodgers thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dodgers thuds his right hand into Evans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Evans scores with a body shot.
Evans throws a hook but Dodgers avoids it easily.
Dodgers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evans.
Dodgers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Evans looks to clinch
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dodgers throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dodgers counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gwynn Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Evans throws a leg kick which misses Dodgers's front leg but catches the back leg as Dodgers tries to avoid it.
Dodgers throws a front kick that sends Evans stumbling back into the cage.
Dodgers misses with a leg kick
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Dodgers throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Dodgers sends Evans crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dodgers is motioning to the referee to let Evans up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dodgers throws an overhand right that drops Evans like a sack of potatoes! Dodgers dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duck Dodgers!
A victorious Duck Dodgers 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Egor Kuznecov (ranked 478 p4p, 67 weight class) and Carlo Pedersoli (ranked 30 p4p, 4 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Kuznecov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlo Pedersoli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznecov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pedersoli counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuznecov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pedersoli counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuznecov darts in and clinches Pedersoli up against the cage.
Pedersoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznecov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedersoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedersoli misses with a body punch.
Kuznecov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kuznecov lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli letting Kuznecov take a breather here.
Kuznecov tries to work over Pedersoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pedersoli missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznecov.
Kuznecov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kuznecov is breathing heavily.
Kuznecov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pedersoli digs a right hand underneath Kuznecov's ribcage. Kuznecov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznecov prevents a body shot from Pedersoli.
Kuznecov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedersoli's elbow.
Pedersoli misses with a punch to the body.
Pedersoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pedersoli tries to throw a body punch but Kuznecov avoids it by throwing Pedersoli back against the cage.
Kuznecov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedersoli misses with a body punch.
Kuznecov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznecov.
Kuznecov has Pedersoli pushed against the cage.
Pedersoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pedersoli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznecov avoids it.
Kuznecov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznecov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pedersoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pedersoli missing with knees to the body.
Pedersoli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznecov backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedersoli blocks a body shot from Kuznecov.
I was talking to Kuznecov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli lands an uppercut.
Kuznecov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedersoli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznecov avoids it.
Pedersoli lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pedersoli obliges.
Pedersoli working Kuznecov over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Pedersoli - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Pedersoli as the two fighters clinch.
Pedersoli lands with a left to the head.
Pedersoli lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pedersoli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedersoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznecov's elbow.
Pedersoli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pedersoli pushes Kuznecov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pedersoli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pedersoli is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pedersoli misses with a punch to the body.
Pedersoli lands a body shot.
Pedersoli lands a knee to the body.
Pedersoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pedersoli lands a knee to the body.
Pedersoli misses with a punch to the body.
Pedersoli lands with a left to the head.
Kuznecov is rocked!
Kuznecov takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedersoli lands with a left to the head.
Oh Kuznecov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pedersoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznecov taking a breather.
Kuznecov seems to have got his legs back now.
Pedersoli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pedersoli misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Pedersoli.
Pedersoli creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kuznecov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kuznecov drops to his knees and Pedersoli pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlo Pedersoli!
A victorious Carlo Pedersoli 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Minato Tokugawa (ranked 89 p4p, 222 weight class) and Time To Fight Wright (ranked 9 p4p, 28 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Time To Fight Wright enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Tokugawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Time To Fight Wright!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Nice defenses there by Tokugawa.
Nice uppercut there from Tokugawa.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright slips a jab and a cross from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright is chipping away with strikes.
Wright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wright working away.
Tokugawa is looking to regain half guard here but Wright keeps moving and retains side control.
Tokugawa wants to control but Wright postures up.
Tokugawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wright on the ground.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Tokugawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Tokugawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tokugawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wright off and has taken his back!
Tokugawa wants to control but Wright is keeping busy.
Tokugawa controlling from the back.
Wright wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tokugawa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wright rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as Tokugawa sits in half guard.
Wright actively working from the bottom here.
Tokugawa trying to mount his opponent but Wright defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Tokugawa has control of the leg.
Tokugawa is trying to control. Wright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright wants to improve his position but Tokugawa is controlling well.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as Tokugawa sits in half guard.
Tokugawa stalling.
Wright is looking for a sweep. Tokugawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four 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.
Tokugawa is trying to control. Wright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wright won't allow Tokugawa to pass to mount.
Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tokugawa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tokugawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tokugawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tokugawa has managed to get both his arms back between Wright's legs - danger averted.
Wright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tokugawa controls the pace.
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 Minato Tokugawa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright misses with a hook
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright dips to his left and cracks Tokugawa with an uppercut!
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Tokugawa misses the target.
Time To Fight Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wright throws a series of punches but Tokugawa avoids them all with ease.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Tokugawa misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tokugawa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut.
Wright dives in and scores a takedown into Tokugawa's guard.
Wright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tokugawa trying to control the position here.
Tokugawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wright is looking to improve his position.
Wright actively working from the bottom here.
Tokugawa is trying to control. Wright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Time To Fight Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright wants to control but Tokugawa is keeping busy.
Tokugawa wants to take a breather but Wright is having none of it.
Tokugawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wright 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.
Tokugawa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tokugawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
Wright controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright is trying to keep Tokugawa in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokugawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tokugawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Wright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wright tries for a takedown but Tokugawa circles away easily
and Tokugawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Minato Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Time To Fight Wright.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokugawa.
Wright blocks a body shot from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a left hand.
Tokugawa blocking some punches.
Wright is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright presses Tokugawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage.
Wright has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tokugawa regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wright's guard.
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 Minato Tokugawa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tokugawa forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright has clasped his hands together around Tokugawa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wright tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tokugawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tokugawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tokugawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wright is nestled in close to Tokugawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wright is keen to just control but Tokugawa is a slippery customer.
Tokugawa is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard.
Wright is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tokugawa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wright postures up in Tokugawa's guard and throws a big left but Tokugawa blocks it.
Tokugawa wants to get back to his feet but Wright is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tokugawa's head.
Tokugawa trying to control the position.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Tokugawa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tokugawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Wright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wright is pressing down on Tokugawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tokugawa is holding on for now.
Wright is trying to control the action in half guard but Tokugawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tokugawa defending well though.
Wright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tokugawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wright trying to control but Tokugawa is working from the bottom.
Tokugawa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wright wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa 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.
Tokugawa is trying to keep Wright in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright works the jab nicely.
Tokugawa lands with a good body shot.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Tokugawa gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Tokugawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab from Wright.
Wright has his takedown stuffed
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Time To Fight Wright really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tokugawa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tokugawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Tokugawa throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Tokugawa scores with a nice head shot.
Tokugawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Tokugawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tokugawa looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tokugawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tokugawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Minato Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Time To Fight Wright.
Wright is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Tokugawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Tokugawa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright is rocked!
Wright slips a straight right by Tokugawa.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokugawa finish him?
Time To Fight Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tokugawa tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wright seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tokugawa counters with a nice right hand that sends Wright toppling to the canvas! Wright scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tokugawa finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright tries for a takedown but Tokugawa circles away easily
and Tokugawa rattles Wright with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Wright tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Tokugawa dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Wright stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa!
A victorious Minato Tokugawa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Time To Fight Wright was interviewed post fight and said 'Thats some bull shi***! Look at his face and tell me who won!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Bollomard (ranked 36 p4p, 121 weight class) and Dezmond Drake (ranked 5 p4p, 18 weight class). Bollomard comes to the cage accompanied by Mysterium. 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 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacques Bollomard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dezmond Drake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Bollomard finds it's target.
Bollomard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bollomard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bollomard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bollomard moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Bollomard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Bollomard is out of range.
Bollomard misses the body punch
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Bollomard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake throws a body punch but Bollomard moves out of range.
Drake throws the left hand but Bollomard avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Bollomard moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Bollomard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake moves to clinch but Bollomard breaks away
and Bollomard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bollomard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bollomard lands a nice short elbow.
Bollomard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard throwing shots but Drake is blocking nicely.
Bollomard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bollomard is thwarting Drake's attempts to control the position.
Bollomard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bollomard.
Bollomard is looking to pass Drake's guard but actually Drake recovers to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drake holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bollomard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bollomard looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bollomard throws a big elbow that misses.
Bollomard wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Bollomard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bollomard has Drake in his guard.
Drake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Drake has passed into half guard!
Bollomard tries to roll over but Drake keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bollomard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Bollomard throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Drake avoids it well and moves away.
Bollomard connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Bollomard. Beautiful body shot.
Dezmond Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bollomard lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bollomard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bollomard controls his hands.
Drake lands a right hand.
Bollomard scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bollomard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bollomard controls his hands.
Bollomard is trying to break free.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bollomard blocking some punches.
Bollomard tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Bollomard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bollomard wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Bollomard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bollomard backwards.
Drake lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Bollomard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake cracks Bollomard with a nice body shot.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Bollomard.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
Bollomard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bollomard misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Bollomard - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Bollomard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bollomard.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake is leaning against Bollomard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bollomard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Bollomard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bollomard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bollomard can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Bollomard blocks a body shot from Drake.
Bollomard scores with a hook to the body.
Bollomard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bollomard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Drake can turn it around.
Bollomard is trying to drag Drake to the mat but Drake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bollomard jumps guard and drags Drake to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Drake won't allow Bollomard to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bollomard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bollomard keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bollomard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Drake has picked Bollomard up and slammed him! Bollomard can't keep hold of the triangle and Drake manages to pass to side control!
A lull in the action here as Drake stalls from top position.
Bollomard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake gets to mount! Bollomard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bollomard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drake controlling from mount.
Bollomard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bollomard is squirming around, avoiding Drake's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dezmond Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bollomard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Bollomard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bollomard is looking to wear down Drake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Bollomard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Drake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bollomard looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Bollomard moves out of range of the strikes.
Dezmond Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bollomard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drake as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bollomard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drake punishes Bollomard's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Drake misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Drake.
Dezmond Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bollomard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollomard.
A nice side step and Drake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drake misses the jab.
Bollomard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Bollomard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drake throws a right hand that misses
and Bollomard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drake won't be happy with that.
Bollomard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bollomard.
You can see the frustration on Drake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bollomard tries to score with some ground and pound. Drake controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bollomard tries to advance to mount but can't.
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!
Bollomard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bollomard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bollomard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here as Bollomard stalls from top position.
Bollomard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Drake!
Bollomard 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.
Drake working to try and regain half guard.
Bollomard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bollomard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bollomard throws some wild stikes that Drake manages to avoid easily.
Jacques Bollomard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bollomard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Drake defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bollomard.
Drake in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bollomard thowing shots but they're missing.
Bollomard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bollomard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bollomard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard clearly takes that round.
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.
Nice defenses there by Bollomard.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bollomard counters with a single leg into guard. Drake didn't expect that.
Bollomard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake wants to control the position but Bollomard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Drake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drake.
Drake controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard throws an elbow that misses. Drake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bollomard's guard. Nice move by Drake!
Drake content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollomard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bollomard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bollomard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drake manages to get himself to full guard.
Bollomard postures up in Drake's guard and throws a big left but Drake blocks it.
Drake keeping full guard, as Bollomard tries to pass.
Bollomard trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bollomard pushes down on Drake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drake is trying to control but can't.
Bollomard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Drake is looking to control Bollomard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drake avoid being mounted?
Drake is not content to let Bollomard control the position.
Drake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drake defends it well.
Drake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bollomard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Bollomard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working.
Bollomard is looking to advance position but Drake won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Drake avoids it well and moves away.
Bollomard misses with a looping right.
Drake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bollomard with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Drake throws the left hand but Bollomard avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Bollomard. Beautiful body shot.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Bollomard moves away and avoids it.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake clinches with his opponent.
Drake blocks a body shot from Bollomard.
Bollomard can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard had his way with Dezmond Drake in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drake.
Bollomard misses with a body shot.
Bollomard moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Drake scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Bollomard finds it's target.
Bollomard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drake throws a body punch but Bollomard moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Drake misses.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.
Bollomard connects with a body shot that sends Drake's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drake tries to clinch but Bollomard moves out of range.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Bollomard is out of range.
Bollomard throws a series of punches but Drake avoids them all with ease.
Drake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bollomard.
Drake throws a jab when Bollomard was well out of range.
Drake sizes up Bollomard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bollomard cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bollomard misses with a shot to the body
and Drake counters with a nice body shot.
Dezmond Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Bollomard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake throws a hook but Bollomard blocks it.
Bollomard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bollomard staying out of range there.
Bollomard takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bollomard blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake misses with a looping right.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard scores with the left hand. Drake knows he should have avoided that one.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Donk. Bollomard catches Drake right on the button with a cross.
Drake throws a series of punches but Bollomard moves out of range.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.
Drake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bollomard.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake scores with a jab. Bollomard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bollomard.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Bollomard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bollomard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bollomard lands a really nice looking cross but Drake seems unphased.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dezmond Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bollomard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Bollomard!
A very excited looking Jacques Bollomard 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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