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Hopkin's Girl Loves Owen Wall PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Clarkson (ranked 5341 p4p, 25558 weight class) and Titus Vance (ranked 493 p4p, 494 weight class). Titus Vance is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Titus Vance!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Vance or perhaps it was just good defense by Clarkson, which made it look bad.
Vance goes for a double leg but Clarkson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clarkson continues to drive forward.
Clarkson clinches up with Vance and pushes him back against the cage.
Clarkson goes for a takedown attempt but Vance pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vance misses with a double jab
and Vance takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vance throws a right hand that Clarkson ducks under and follows up with a left that Clarkson also avoids with ease.
Clarkson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vance misses with a left hand
and Clarkson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clarkson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vance keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.
Clarkson 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.
Clarkson cracks Vance with a solid left hand.
Clarkson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vance's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarkson drops back looking for a leg! Vance is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vance manages to kick Clarkson off! Clarkson jumps back into Vance's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance wants to sweep here but Clarkson controlling him for the moment.
Clarkson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clarkson pushes down on Vance's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clarkson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vance taking some punishment here, with Clarkson in his half guard.
Clarkson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clarkson connects with a nice short shot to Vance's temple.
Clarkson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clarkson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vance is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clarkson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vance is defending against the submission attempts here by Clarkson.
Clarkson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vance's head.
Clarkson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vance can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance pushes Clarkson off and gets back to his feet.
Clarkson tries to keep at a distance but Vance has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vance misses with a body punch.
Clarkson working aggressively here.
Clarkson is working for takedown but Vance is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clarkson is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Vance forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clarkson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vance is defending well.
Clarkson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vance walks away with a smile on his face. Clarkson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clarkson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Vance.
Clarkson closes the distance and clinches.
Clarkson is trying to drag Vance to the mat but Vance just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clarkson wants to take the fight to the mat but Vance manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clarkson is breathing heavily.
Vance wants to break free but Clarkson has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vance drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vance has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clarkson throws a big elbow that misses.
Clarkson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Clarkson dominated 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vance looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clarkson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clarkson rushes Vance and presses him up against the cage.
Clarkson can't get the takedown.
Clarkson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vance avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clarkson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vance can do to turn this around?
Clarkson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vance fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vance moves in looking to clinch but Clarkson pushes him off.
Vance moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson is trying to drag Vance to the mat but Vance just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vance is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clarkson wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clarkson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vance has a takedown stuffed.
Vance pushes Clarkson up against the cage in a clinch.
Clarkson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vance prevents it.
Clarkson can't get the takedown.
Clarkson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vance prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vance wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clarkson can't get the takedown.
Clarkson is working for takedown but Vance is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson tries to score a body lock takedown but Vance shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clarkson keeps control of Vance as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vance prevents the takedown attempt.
Vance has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clarkson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vance stalling.
Clarkson looking for a takedown.
Vance tries to break the clinch but Clarkson is controlling the position.
Vance is looking to break free of the clinch but Clarkson has double underhooks.
Clarkson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vance pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clarkson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 It looks like Jordan Clarkson has been cut.
Vance gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance lands with a left to the head.
Vance softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clarkson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vance pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vance misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarkson.
Vance tries for a takedown but Clarkson circles away easily
letting Clarkson counter with a right hand.
Vance goes for a double leg but Clarkson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clarkson continues to drive forward.
Vance displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vance throws a nice looking combination but Clarkson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vance pushes Clarkson up against the cage in a clinch.
Vance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clarkson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vance avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkson tries to score a body lock takedown but Vance shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vance trying to land knees to the body.
Clarkson is trying to drag Vance to the mat but Vance just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vance wants to get back to striking at distance but Clarkson won't allow it.
Vance blocks an elbow strike from Clarkson.
Vance is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarkson is trying to drag Vance to the mat but Vance just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Vance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jordan Clarkson's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Vance swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clarkson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vance closes the distance but Clarkson moves to the side
and Clarkson counters with a shoot takedown. Vance fights it but they end up in guard.
Clarkson working some strikes from top position.
Clarkson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clarkson working some strikes from top position.
Clarkson works over Vance with some ground and pound from guard.
Vance really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clarkson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clarkson stopping the sweep attempt from Vance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Clarkson seems to have locked his on tight now - Vance screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Clarkson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jordan Clarkson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kino Martinez (ranked 3895 p4p, 25602 weight class) and The Viktor (ranked 260 p4p, 301 weight class). The Viktor acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kino Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, The Viktor!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez throws a series of strikes that have Viktor backpedaling.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viktor connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Martinez tumbling to the canvas! Viktor pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Martinez was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Viktor!
An out of breath The Viktor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darion Kane (ranked 4282 p4p, 5028 weight class) and Phishiji Baba (ranked 313 p4p, 345 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darion Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Phishiji Baba!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane throws an off balance right hand
and Baba counters with a two punch combo.
Baba scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from Kane does no damage.
Baba staying out of range there.
Kane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kane throws an off balance right hand
and Baba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kane batters Baba with a massive right followed by a huge left! Baba is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Kane lands a final crushing right hand to drop Baba to the mat with a gruesome thud! Kane is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darion Kane!
During a confident post fight interview, Darion Kane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Wall (ranked 25304 p4p, 3330 weight class) and Elisha Hopkins (ranked 512 p4p, 364 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Owen Wall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elisha Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wall scores with a head kick. Hopkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hopkins darts in and clinches Wall up against the cage.
Wall is trying to break free.
Hopkins slows down the pace here.
Hopkins breaks the clinch.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but Wall circles away.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Wall.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Wall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Wall moves out of range.
Owen Wall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Wall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wall tries to break free but Hopkins pushes him back against the cage.
Hopkins is pushing Wall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopkins prevents it.
Wall really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins gets control of Wall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hopkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wall content to stall in guard here.
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Wall trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Wall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hopkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wall is looking to stand up but Hopkins won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hopkins is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wall wants to stand but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Wall manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wall.
A head kick misses from Wall.
Wall keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Wall.
An inside leg kick from Wall misses.
Hopkins instigates a clinch.
Wall managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Wall wants to break free but Hopkins has control.
Wall wants a takedown.
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall throws a solid leg kick but Hopkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wall.
Hopkins fails to land the takedown.
Hopkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Wall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Wall as Hopkins shoots in.
Wall half committed to a counter leg kick.
Owen Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elisha Hopkins.
Wall throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it.
Wall throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Owen Wall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wall is fending him off so far but Hopkins persists. Nope, Wall circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins looks winded!
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wall misses with a head kick.
Hopkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wall. Wall obviously looking to wear him down.
Wall misses with a low kick.
Hopkins wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to clinch up.
Hopkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wall. Wall obviously looking to wear him down.
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Wall working hard to break the clinch.
Hopkins keeps control of Wall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hopkins is trying to pull guard but Wall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wall. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wall with the inside leg kick.
Wall wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
That kick from Wall tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopkins gets a clinch.
Wall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hopkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wall prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Wall dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wall is looking to chop away at Hopkins's legs.
Wall forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hopkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a knee to the head.
Wall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hopkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wall is defending well for now.
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owen Wall is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wall.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wall scoring well with a low kick there.
A clash of legs there as Hopkins blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall fails to land with a series of punches.
Wall tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins is looking for the big counter here.
Hopkins pushes Wall up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Wall controls his hands.
Wall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins goes for a takedown attempt but Wall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Wall tries for a takedown but Hopkins manages to get underhooks.
Hopkins stalling in the clinch but Wall improves position.
Wall is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling him.
Wall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wall avoids it.
Wall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hopkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wall landing knees to the body.
Wall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls for Hopkins to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wall's face.
It looks like Owen Wall has been cut.
Wall throws a head punch that misses.
Wall swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Wall manages to break the clinch.
Wall dips to his left and cracks Hopkins with an uppercut!
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wall.
Hopkins closes the distance and pushes Wall back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hopkins.
Owen Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elisha Hopkins.
Wall breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Wall.
Wall throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wall connects with a looping right hand.
Wall connects with a solid leg kick.
Hopkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hopkins clinches up against the cage.
Hopkins has Wall pressed against the cage, preventing Wall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hopkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wall is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.
Hopkins leaning against his opponent.
Wall working hard to break the clinch.
Hopkins is trying to drag Wall to the mat but Wall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hopkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall with a nice calf kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wall misses with a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wall managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
Wall working hard to break the clinch.
Hopkins is looking for a takedown.
Wall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Wall moves out of range.
Wall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 Owen Wall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Owen Wall's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Wall punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins checks the leg kick.
Owen Wall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins darts in and clinches Wall up against the cage.
Hopkins is trying to pull guard but Wall has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wall's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries to pull guard but Wall won't allow it.
Owen Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elisha Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wall wants to break free but Hopkins has control.
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Hopkins as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wall throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hopkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Wall manages to break the clinch.
Wall swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Wall moves out of range.
Wall throws a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wall swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Wall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins wants to clinch.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Wall moves out of range.
Wall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts.
Hopkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hopkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wall pinned against the cage. Wall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Wall avoids it.
Wall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Wall.
Hopkins closes the distance but Wall moves to the side
and Wall counters with a left and a right that stings Hopkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Wall circles away.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wall.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but Wall circles away.
Wall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hopkins just manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wall - that will leave a mark!
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wall. That's going to slow Hopkins down.
Wall shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elisha Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wall throws a leg kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Wall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Wall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Wall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wall.
Wall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Hopkins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Wall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Wall keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wall but Wall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wall feints and then cracks Hopkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopkins down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Wall lands but Hopkins takes it in his stride.
Owen Wall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopkins moves into range and clinches up with Wall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Wall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Wall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Beetle Juice (ranked 3325 p4p, 4761 weight class) and Lorenzo Baetens (ranked 217 p4p, 289 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Beetle Juice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lorenzo Baetens!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baetens fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Juice sprawls well initially but Baetens persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Juice actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baetens in particular looking to stall.
Baetens is thwarting Juice's attempts to control the position.
Juice looking for submissions off his back.
Juice is looking to improve his position.
Juice looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Baetens pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juice tries to hold on but Baetens pushes him away.
Juice sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Juice actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice actively working from the bottom here.
Juice wants to control but Baetens is keeping busy.
Juice gets full guard.
Juice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baetens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baetens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baetens trying to control the position from guard on top but Juice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baetens advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baetens working away.
Juice is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Juice's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juice is trying to improve his position.
Juice stops Baetens from passing to mount.
Juice tries to improve position but can't.
Juice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Juice sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juice keeping hold of Baetens's head, controlling as best he can.
Juice is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baetens pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baetens connects with a nice short shot to Juice's temple.
Juice looking for submissions off his back.
Baetens is thwarting Juice's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juice is looking to improve his position.
Baetens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juice keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baetens trying to control the pace.
Baetens wants to control but Juice is keeping him busy.
Baetens is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Juice desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baetens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Juice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juice actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lorenzo Baetens will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baetens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Juice to the ground. Baetens is now in Juice's guard.
Baetens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baetens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baetens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baetens is aware though and is defending well.
Baetens trying to control the position from guard on top but Juice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baetens defends it easily.
Juice is looking for a triangle but Baetens pushes his legs off easily.
Juice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baetens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juice has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baetens has managed to get both his arms back between Juice's legs - danger averted.
Baetens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Juice is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Baetens has his hands clasped together but Juice extends and breaks Baetens's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Juice.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beetle Juice!
A very excited looking Beetle Juice made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Woodward (ranked 3107 p4p, 4532 weight class) and Simon Nix (ranked 301 p4p, 386 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Woodward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Nix!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nix connects with a crisp jab.
Woodward takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Woodward looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nix actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Woodward connects with a nice short shot to Nix's temple.
Woodward looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nix is trying to maintain the position but Woodward is very close to passing his half guard.
Woodward throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nix actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Woodward there.
Woodward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward is thwarting Nix's attempts to control the position.
Woodward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Woodward slips a nice elbow through Nix's hands, connecting with Nix's forehead.
Woodward is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Woodward knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nix on the ground.
Woodward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Woodward working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nix wants to improve his position but Woodward is controlling well.
Woodward lands with a punch from half guard.
Woodward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nix is looking to control Woodward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nix avoid being mounted?
Woodward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodward working over Nix with some ground and pound. Nix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Woodward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Woodward landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nix looking for submissions off his back.
Nix taking some punishment here, with Woodward in his half guard.
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!
Nix is not content to let Woodward control the position.
Woodward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Woodward lands a nice short elbow.
Woodward slips a nice elbow through Nix's hands, connecting with Nix's forehead.
 Nix is rocked!
Woodward working the head and body with strikes.
Nix is still in real trouble! Can Woodward finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodward lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Nix! More strikes land and this one is all over! Woodward jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Woodward!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viggo Oglislav (ranked 3518 p4p, 3506 weight class) and Travis Oneill (ranked 408 p4p, 406 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viggo Oglislav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Oneill!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oglislav displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oglislav lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Oglislav scores with a four punch combination!
Oneill gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oneill swings around for an armbar but Oglislav sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oneill's guard.
Oglislav will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oglislav throws a strike but Oneill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneill throwing strikes but missing.
Oneill throws a strike but Oglislav rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oglislav is fighting to break Oneill's control of his arms but Oneill is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Oneill throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Oglislav escapes and throws Oneill's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Oneill is looking to reverse the position.
Oglislav looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Oneill is looking to regain half guard here but Oglislav keeps moving and retains side control.
Oneill sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oneill looking for submissions off his back.
Oglislav is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Oglislav is looking for a kimura here.
Oneill manages to get to full guard.
Oneill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oglislav manages to get himself to full guard.
Oglislav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneill throws a big right hand that misses.
Oneill drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oglislav looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oglislav looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oglislav!
Oneill is trying to improve his position.
Oneill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Oneill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oneill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oglislav defending well though.
Oglislav gets full guard.
Oneill trying to control the position from guard on top but Oglislav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oneill postures up in Oglislav's guard and throws a big left but Oglislav blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneill looking to pass the guard.
Oneill controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oneill looking to pass the guard.
Oneill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oneill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oglislav is keeping the position for now.
Oneill is in close to Oglislav's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oneill tries to free his leg and advance position but Oglislav is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viggo Oglislav dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oglislav slips under a jab.
Oneill scores with a takedown into Oglislav's guard.
Oneill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oglislav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oneill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oglislav preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oneill stands up over Oglislav, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oglislav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oneill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oneill wants to control from the top but Oglislav keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oglislav can't keep his opponent in guard - Oneill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oneill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oneill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oneill content to control rather than advance.
Oglislav has hold of Oneill's hands but Oneill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oneill wants to work for an arm triangle but Oglislav is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oglislav is trying to maintain the position but Oneill is very close to passing his half guard.
Oneill tries to pass to full mount but Oglislav defends it.
Oneill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oneill controlling the action here.
Oneill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneill prevents Oglislav from improving his position.
Oneill is taking a breather. Oglislav says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Oneill is looking for a kimura here.
Oneill is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Oneill is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Oglislav still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Oglislav has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneill tries to improve position but can't.
Oneill regains half guard.
Oneill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oneill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Oneill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oneill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oneill trying to control but Oglislav is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Oneill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Oglislav scores with a nice right hand.
Oneill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oglislav is trying to defend but Oneill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oneill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oglislav sees it coming and defends easily.
Oneill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oglislav regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneill advances position into side control!
Oglislav stops Oneill from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneill is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oglislav knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oneill is trying to ground and pound but Oglislav uses the momentary lack of control by Oneill to regain half guard.
Oneill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oneill drops an elbow to the side of Oglislav's head.
It looks like Viggo Oglislav has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oneill connects with a nice short shot to Oglislav's temple.
Oneill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oneill lands a nice short elbow.
Oneill seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oneill is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Oglislav is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Travis Oneill!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Maine (ranked 2129 p4p, 2802 weight class) and Jun Li (ranked 260 p4p, 328 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Captain Maine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Li!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maine to the ground. Li is now in Maine's guard.
Maine seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Maine looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Li missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maine is on top in guard.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maine stays in close to Li's body and controls the position.
Maine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Li is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maine, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li looking to sit in guard and control but Maine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maine passes Li's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Li is just riding it out for now. Maine eventually gives up the hold.
Li tries to get to full guard but Maine has control of the leg.
Li is trying is best to control the position here.
Li trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maine prevents Li from improving his position.
Maine seems to be working for a kimura but Li defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Li does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Li is looking for a sweep. Maine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li trying to control from the bottom.
Maine is looking for a kimura but Li is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maine to get the leverage.
Maine seems to be looking for submissions.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Li knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maine is looking to advance position but Li won't allow it.
Li is trying to maintain the position but Maine is very close to passing his half guard.
Li is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maine's back!
Maine is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Maine is trying to remain composed but Li is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Li is trying to stick to Maine's back but Maine is turning into Li. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Li's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Maine.
Maine wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Maine tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li distracts Maine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Li manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maine looking to pass the guard.
Li managing to control the position.
Li is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maine defends well.
Li is trying to control the position but Maine postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jun Li will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Li.
Jun Li has got the better of the ground game so far.
Li lands strikes from half guard.
Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maine.
Maine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Li doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Li manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li wants to control from the top but Maine keeps moving.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maine working for submissions but it's allowed Li to get to half guard.
Maine is refusing to be controlled, as Li sits in half guard.
Li not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Li trying to control from Maine's half guard. Maine has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Li 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.
That's two 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.
Li distracts Maine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Li is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li stands up over Maine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Li's guard.
Maine tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Li wants to sweep here but Maine controlling him for the moment.
Maine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maine drops back looking for a leg! Li is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Li manages to kick Maine off! Maine jumps back into Li's guard.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maine manages to get himself to full guard.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li trying to control but Maine is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li distracts Maine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Li defends it easily.
Maine looking for subs off his back but Li has passed one foot through into half guard.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Li drops an elbow to the side of Maine's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Li shoots in and bounces Maine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Li must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maine 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.
Maine has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maine controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maine is trying to control the position but Li postures up.
Li is in close to Maine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
Li throws a sloppy strike and Maine has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Li is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Maine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Captain Maine!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Ruffy (ranked 1250 p4p, 3278 weight class) and Nick Mcdonald (ranked 132 p4p, 316 weight class). Ruffy comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - X Gon' Give It To Ya. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matteo Ruffy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Ruffy has knocked Mcdonald down with a huge combo! Ruffy steps away and waves a wobbly Mcdonald back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mcdonald is rocked!
 It looks like Nick Mcdonald has been cut.
Ruffy lands a body shot.
Mcdonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruffy finish him?
Ruffy drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mcdonald right on the button. Mcdonald goes down! Ruffy follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ruffy gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matteo Ruffy!
Matteo Ruffy retains his lightweight title!
An intense looking Matteo Ruffy took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want to thank all the fans and, specially, Legend's girlfriend sitting over there and winking at me the whole time. It's time to show her what a man can do outside the cage.
I'll call you, baby!'.
The defeated Nick Mcdonald had this to say: 'I'll be back.'.
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