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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Coca (ranked 4681 p4p, 23262 weight class) and Shandare Regeemen (ranked 339 p4p, 371 weight class). Filippo Coca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Filippo Coca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shandare Regeemen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regeemen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coca counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Regeemen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Regeemen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coca is looking for a sweep. Regeemen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coca desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Regeemen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Regeemen wants to get back to his feet.
Regeemen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regeemen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Regeemen throwing shots but Coca is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regeemen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Coca is concentrating on defense, preventing Regeemen from advancing position.
Regeemen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coca keeps working.
Regeemen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Regeemen wants to control but Coca is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Regeemen tries to pass to full mount but Coca defends it.
Coca gets back to full guard.
Coca keeping moving, preventing Regeemen from controlling successfully.
Regeemen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Regeemen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Coca is tightening it up a little... Regeemen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Regeemen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Regeemen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Coca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Filippo Coca!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gorath DeeStroy (ranked 4841 p4p, 4591 weight class) and Fran Carrasco (ranked 466 p4p, 454 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Carrasco's choice of entrance music: Airbourne - Runnin' Wild. Fran Carrasco 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gorath DeeStroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fran Carrasco!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrasco clinches up against the cage.
Carrasco just leaning against DeeStroy, taking a breather.
Carrasco is pressed up against the cage. DeeStroy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carrasco down to the mat. Carrasco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carrasco pushes DeeStroy up against the cage in a clinch.
DeeStroy has been working on his balance at Punchin N\' Chockin, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Carrasco.
DeeStroy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carrasco lands an uppercut.
DeeStroy is trying to drag Carrasco to the mat but Carrasco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carrasco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeeStroy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrasco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carrasco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carrasco gets through DeeStroy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carrasco lands with a left to the head.
DeeStroy wants the takedown. Carrasco is fighting it off but DeeStroy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Carrasco's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeeStroy advances to half guard.
Carrasco tries to kick DeeStroy off in order to stand up. DeeStroy Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
DeeStroy controls the position.
Carrasco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
DeeStroy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Carrasco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrasco is trying to buck DeeStroy off.
DeeStroy cracks Carrasco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
DeeStroy just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrasco wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
DeeStroy throwing strikes but Carrasco manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
DeeStroy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrasco tries to stand but DeeStroy is controlling his head.
DeeStroy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carrasco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
DeeStroy trying to hold on to Carrasco's head to control him but Carrasco postures up.
DeeStroy is looking for a sweep. Carrasco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carrasco decides to return to a standing position.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DeeStroy - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeeStroy shoots in for a takedown but Carrasco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorath DeeStroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeeStroy shoots in but Carrasco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carrasco clinches with his opponent.
DeeStroy looking to stall.
Carrasco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeeStroy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carrasco has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. DeeStroy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carrasco can turn it around.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carrasco leaning against his opponent.
Carrasco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeeStroy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fran Carrasco dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
DeeStroy misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Carrasco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carrasco clinches up against the cage.
DeeStroy is looking to control Carrasco's arms but Carrasco gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeeStroy has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Carrasco.
DeeStroy is trying to pull guard but Carrasco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from DeeStroy fails to land.
DeeStroy fails to pull guard.
Carrasco landing knees to the head.
Carrasco leaning against his opponent.
Carrasco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeeStroy has Carrasco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carrasco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorath DeeStroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrasco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carrasco prevents a body shot from DeeStroy.
DeeStroy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carrasco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrasco tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeeStroy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carrasco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by DeeStroy or perhaps it was just good defense by Carrasco, which made it look bad.
Carrasco closes the distance and pushes DeeStroy back into the cage.
Carrasco stalling in the clinch.
DeeStroy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carrasco up against the cage.
Carrasco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeeStroy is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Carrasco.
DeeStroy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carrasco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carrasco has DeeStroy pushed against the cage.
DeeStroy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carrasco smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Carrasco. No joy for DeeStroy on that attempt.
Fran Carrasco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeeStroy.
DeeStroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carrasco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carrasco.
Carrasco is looking to stand up but DeeStroy won't let him.
Fran Carrasco has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeeStroy is adopting a defensive guard.
DeeStroy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrasco can't keep his opponent in guard - DeeStroy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if DeeStroy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrasco tries to kick DeeStroy off but DeeStroy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DeeStroy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carrasco sees it coming and defends easily.
Carrasco is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with DeeStroy in particular looking to stall.
Carrasco makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
DeeStroy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeeStroy jumps guard but Carrasco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Carrasco on the inside.
DeeStroy throws an elbow but it misses.
Carrasco stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carrasco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carrasco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fran Carrasco 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! This is the final round!
DeeStroy swats away the attempt to clinch by Carrasco.
Carrasco has managed to clinch.
DeeStroy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carrasco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carrasco keeps control of DeeStroy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carrasco tries to land knees in the clinch but DeeStroy avoids the damage to the body.
Carrasco has a couple of punches blocked by DeeStroy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrasco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
DeeStroy tries to work over Carrasco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Carrasco to work.
Carrasco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeeStroy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Carrasco is defending well.
DeeStroy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carrasco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carrasco slaps away a takedown attempt from DeeStroy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorath DeeStroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeeStroy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carrasco.
 It looks like Gorath DeeStroy has been cut.
DeeStroy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DeeStroy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
DeeStroy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeeStroy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carrasco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DeeStroy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carrasco's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrasco is working DeeStroy over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Carrasco.
DeeStroy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carrasco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DeeStroy clinches up against the cage.
Carrasco landing knees to the body.
DeeStroy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeeStroy decides to pull guard.
DeeStroy looking for a guillotine here but Carrasco defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carrasco tries to stand but DeeStroy is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeeStroy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeeStroy working a defensive guard here.
DeeStroy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Carrasco throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to DeeStroy's body to avoid the submission. DeeStroy has instead reached around Carrasco's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! DeeStroy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gorath DeeStroy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Channarong Khemkhaeng (ranked 3238 p4p, 24758 weight class) and Asher Ax (ranked 269 p4p, 380 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Channarong Khemkhaeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asher Ax!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khemkhaeng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khemkhaeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ax avoiding damage.
Khemkhaeng stalling in the clinch.
Ax wants to break free but Khemkhaeng has control.
Ax will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khemkhaeng up against the cage.
Ax misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ax tries to pull guard but Khemkhaeng won't allow it.
Khemkhaeng dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khemkhaeng avoiding damage.
Khemkhaeng effectively controlling the action here.
I was talking to Khemkhaeng's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ax is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khemkhaeng pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ax jumps guard but Khemkhaeng stands there with Ax around his waist. Ax gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Channarong Khemkhaeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asher Ax.
Khemkhaeng gets control of Ax's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khemkhaeng will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Khemkhaeng striking off his back but it's not causing Ax any problems.
Ax tries to free his leg and advance position but Khemkhaeng is retaining full guard.
Ax stays in close to Khemkhaeng's body and controls the position.
Khemkhaeng will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Khemkhaeng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ax can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ax must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ax postures up in Khemkhaeng's guard and throws a big left but Khemkhaeng blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ax postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khemkhaeng keeping moving, preventing Ax from controlling successfully.
Khemkhaeng has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ax has passed into side control.
Ax wants to control but Khemkhaeng is keeping him busy.
Khemkhaeng is trying to improve his position.
Ax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khemkhaeng keeps working.
Khemkhaeng sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khemkhaeng manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Khemkhaeng is looking to sweep but instead, Ax has passed into half guard.
Ax is keen to just control but Khemkhaeng is a slippery customer.
Khemkhaeng regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khemkhaeng keeping moving, preventing Ax from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khemkhaeng wants to sweep but no luck.
Khemkhaeng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ax manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khemkhaeng advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ax slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Khemkhaeng passes into half guard.
Khemkhaeng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ax knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Channarong Khemkhaeng dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ax wants to clinch up but Khemkhaeng keeps it at a distance.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ax paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khemkhaeng is looking to clinch.
Ax darts in looking for a takedown but Khemkhaeng gets double underhooks and turns Ax into the cage.
Ax tries to keep at a distance but Khemkhaeng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khemkhaeng is pressed up against the cage. Ax has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khemkhaeng down to the mat. Khemkhaeng avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ax is looking to land body kicks.
Ax feints and as Khemkhaeng raises his hands in defense, Ax changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khemkhaeng is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ax avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khemkhaeng is striking off his back. Ax thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng gets back to full guard.
Khemkhaeng keeping moving, preventing Ax from controlling successfully.
Khemkhaeng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ax gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khemkhaeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ax can do to turn this around?
Khemkhaeng throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ax stopping the sweep attempt from Khemkhaeng.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khemkhaeng lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Khemkhaeng works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khemkhaeng is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ax trying to hold on to Khemkhaeng's head to control him but Khemkhaeng postures up.
Khemkhaeng tries to pass to full mount but Ax defends it.
Ax manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Khemkhaeng keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ax tries to pull guard but Khemkhaeng holds him up against the cage and eventually Ax drops back down to his feet.
Channarong Khemkhaeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asher Ax.
Khemkhaeng fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ax breaks from the clinch.
Ax shoots in and drives through. Khemkhaeng sprawls well.
Ax is breathing heavily.
Khemkhaeng rushes Ax and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ax has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Khemkhaeng clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Khemkhaeng manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ax's guard. Nice work there by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ax is keeping the position for now.
Ax is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng is pushing down on Ax's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ax is fighting to maintain full guard but Khemkhaeng has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khemkhaeng is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ax!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khemkhaeng moves to take his opponent's back.
Ax is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Khemkhaeng gets his way!
Khemkhaeng doesn't have the hooks in and Ax manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Channarong Khemkhaeng dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Khemkhaeng has Ax up against the cage in a clinch.
Khemkhaeng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ax just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ax breaks from the clinch.
Ax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khemkhaeng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ax wants the takedown. Khemkhaeng is fighting it off but Ax persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Khemkhaeng's guard against the cage.
Ax trying to control but Khemkhaeng is working from the bottom.
Ax controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ax preventing the sweep.
Khemkhaeng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ax manages to get himself to full guard.
Khemkhaeng slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng trying to mount his opponent but Ax defends it.
Khemkhaeng is working hard here to advance position.
Ax gets back to full guard.
Khemkhaeng looking to pass the guard.
Khemkhaeng sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ax's guard.
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.
Khemkhaeng is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ax tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ax takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khemkhaeng looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ax is looking to get to half guard.
Khemkhaeng takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ax is really stuck here.
Khemkhaeng is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Khemkhaeng patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Khemkhaeng is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ax is defending well though. Khemkhaeng let's go of the attempt for now.
Ax preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Khemkhaeng.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ax is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Khemkhaeng has got one arm under Ax's chin. This could be trouble... Ax trying to control the other hand but Khemkhaeng gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ax has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Channarong Khemkhaeng!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yosuke Yoshida (ranked 5393 p4p, 3186 weight class) and Eddie Odom (ranked 503 p4p, 387 weight class). Yosuke Yoshida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yosuke Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Odom!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odom misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Yoshida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yoshida misses with a lunging right hand
letting Odom counter with a right hand.
Odom cracks a nice hook into Yoshida's ribs.
Yoshida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 It looks like Eddie Odom has been cut.
Yoshida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Odom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Odom rushes Yoshida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Odom prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Odom blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Odom tries to circle away but Yoshida has him pinned against the cage.
Odom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Odom lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Odom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida is leaning against Odom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.
Odom misses with some punches.
Yoshida prevents a body shot from Odom.
Odom blocking some punches.
I was talking to Yoshida's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Odom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
Odom blocks an uppercut.
Odom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Odom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Odom misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida keeps control of Odom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Odom blocks it.
Odom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odom manages to break the clinch.
Yoshida gets tackled into the cage by Odom. Odom maintains the clinch.
Odom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Odom blocks it.
Odom is looking to break free of the clinch but Yoshida has double underhooks.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Odom avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Odom is trying to force a seperation but Yoshida has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Odom.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
Odom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Odom lands with a light punch inside.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odom breaks the clinch.
Odom lands a right hook to the body.
Yoshida misses with a body shot
and Odom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yoshida throws a body punch but Odom moves out of range.
Odom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yoshida misses with a jab to the body
and Odom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Odom moves out of range easily.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Odom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odom.
Yoshida misses with a looping left.
Odom clinches up with Yoshida and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Odom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odom lands a left hand.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odom.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
Yoshida is working Odom over against the cage.
Odom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Odom's head.
Odom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
Odom blocking some punches.
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
A jab from Odom finds it's way through Yoshida's defenses.
Yoshida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Odom staying out of range there.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut.
Odom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eddie Odom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Odom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Odom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yosuke Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Odom misses.
Odom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Odom works the jab nicely.
Yoshida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Odom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yoshida thinking.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Odom.
Odom thuds a left hand into Yoshida's body.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Odom is just out of range.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom scores with a one two! Yoshida had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Yosuke Yoshida has been cut.
Odom connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Odom throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
Eddie Odom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
Odom throws a sloppy body shot
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eddie Odom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoshida lands with a straight right. Odom didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Odom.
Odom just misses with a punch to the body.
Odom looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
Odom closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Odom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Odom is looking to break free of the clinch but Yoshida has double underhooks.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Odom blocks an uppercut.
Odom blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Odom blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Odom breaks from the clinch.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Odom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Odom.
Yoshida dodges the punch combination from Odom.
Yoshida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Odom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Odom looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Odom just misses with a punch to the body.
Odom moves away from the strike by Yoshida.
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!
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Odom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Odom misses the target.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Yoshida is predictable there
and Odom counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Yoshida.
Yoshida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Odom to counter with a crisp jab.
Odom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoshida circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Odom takes the fight into the clinch.
Odom tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yoshida blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Yoshida.
Odom blocking some punches.
Odom manages to break the clinch.
Odom throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Odom.
Yoshida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Odom.
Some wild striking there from Odom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odom swings widly with a right hand
and Yoshida counters with an outside leg kick.
Yoshida takes a swing at Odom's ribcage but misses.
Odom moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
Yoshida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odom closes the distance and pushes Yoshida back into the cage.
Odom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Odom or not.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Odom is breathing heavily.
Yoshida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Odom prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida just leaning against Odom, taking a breather.
Odom misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Odom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Yoshida swings for the body but Odom moves out of range.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Odom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Odom lands with an uppercut that bounces Yoshida off the cage and back into range.
Odom pushes Yoshida up against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
Odom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yoshida stalling in the clinch but Odom improves position.
Odom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Odom blocks it.
Odom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Odom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Odom lands a left hand.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odom's elbow.
Odom struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
Odom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Odom prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Odom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida has Odom pressed against the cage, preventing Odom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
Odom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Odom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Odom.
Odom just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Odom - just one landing.
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Odom. Beautiful body shot.
Yoshida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Odom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yoshida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Odom moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida throws the left hand but Odom avoids the punch easily.
Odom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yoshida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yoshida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Odom is out of range.
Yoshida misses with a looping right.
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.
Odom checks the leg kick.
Yoshida is looking to chop away at Odom's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odom.
Odom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yoshida looks to land a left hand but Odom moved out of range nicely.
Yosuke Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshida takes one to the chin there.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Odom.
Good work by Odom as he checks the leg kick.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odom manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Odom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on Odom's shoulder, as Odom tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshida thuds a left hand into Odom's body.
Odom rushes Yoshida and presses him up against the cage.
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as Odom controls the action.
Odom blocking some punches.
Odom is trying to break free.
Yoshida keeps control of Odom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Odom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Odom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut. Odom saw that one coming.
Yoshida swings for the body but Odom moves out of range.
Yoshida swings for the body but Odom moves out of range.
Yoshida misses with a right hand
and Odom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
No joy there for Odom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Odom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Odom avoids the head kick by Yoshida.
Odom misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoshida throws out a loose jab but Odom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eddie Odom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot lands for Odom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddie Odom.
I've got Odom winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Odom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kali Lawrence (ranked 2007 p4p, 5327 weight class) and Dakota Jones (ranked 261 p4p, 509 weight class). Kali Lawrence has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kali Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dakota Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones tries to bum rush Lawrence with a series of wild strikes but Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawrence tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Lawrence checks it.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A little feinted left hand from Lawrence on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Lawrence moves his leg out of the way.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lawrence counters with a right hand to the body.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the head.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Jones
and Lawrence counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Lawrence as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Lawrence avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence lands a shot to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence stalling.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Lawrence back against the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lawrence scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Lawrence improves position.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lawrence.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Lawrence counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Lawrence. Beautiful body shot.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Lawrence.
Dakota Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Lawrence's head coaches at Dissolution Elite Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lawrence digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones looks winded!
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawrence.
Jones tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones punishes Lawrence's body with a nice straight punch.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Lawrence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lawrence counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence works Jones's body with a nice hook.
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!
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Dakota Jones has been cut.
Lawrence has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lawrence jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawrence is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lawrence takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lawrence jabs at Jones's body.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lawrence staying out of range there.
Lawrence bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lawrence cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jones looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lawrence finish him?
 Jones is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence weaves into range and cracks Jones right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Jones goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Lawrence is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kali Lawrence!
Kali Lawrence gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Cordova (ranked 2738 p4p, 2429 weight class) and Bal Rog (ranked 333 p4p, 308 weight class). Bal Rog will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demetrius Cordova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bal Rog!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rog manages to avoid it.
Demetrius Cordova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cordova scores with a jab to the head.
Rog tries to clinch there but Cordova circles away.
Cordova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cordova somewhat.
Cordova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cordova misses with an uppercut.
Rog is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cordova with a body shot.
Cordova clobbers Rog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cordova scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rog holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rog wants to get back to his feet.
Rog felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rog wants to improve his position but Cordova is controlling well.
Rog trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rog is looking for a sweep. Cordova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cordova winds up and cracks Rog with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cordova throwing shots but Rog is blocking nicely.
Rog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cordova is working away from the top position though.
Rog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cordova.
Rog taking some punishment here, with Cordova in his half guard.
Rog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cordova.
Cordova is taking a breather. Rog 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.
Cordova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rog is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cordova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cordova is looking to take a break and control but Rog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rog.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cordova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rog working a defensive guard here.
Rog pulls Cordova in close to prevent any damage.
Cordova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rog keeping moving, preventing Cordova from controlling successfully.
Rog wants to stand but Cordova is controlling the position.
Cordova forces his way into half guard.
Rog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cordova.
Cordova thows a huge punch but Rog dodges it nicely.
Cordova looks to land a strike but Rog avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cordova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cordova landing some decent shots from guard.
Cordova trying to control but Rog is working from the bottom.
Cordova throws a strike but Rog rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rog wants to stand but Cordova has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cordova is looking for a triangle here but Rog uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cordova is not content to let Rog control the position.
Cordova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cordova tries to get out of the position.
Cordova is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Cordova dominated that round.
That's time! Cordova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cordova moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cordova.
Rog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cordova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rog can do to turn this around?
Rog throws a jab when Cordova was well out of range.
Rog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rog lands a really nice looking cross but Cordova seems unphased.
Rog defending well as Cordova loads up on a big left hand.
Cordova takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cordova manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rog misses with a body shot.
Cordova lands a jab.
Cordova jabs at Rog's body.
Cordova bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rog's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rog.
Rog swings for the body but Cordova moves out of range.
Rog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cordova.
Cordova darts in looking for a takedown but Rog gets double underhooks and turns Cordova into the cage.
Cordova jumps guard but Rog turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Cordova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordova fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rog throws a punch but it's blocked by Cordova.
Cordova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rog lands a knee to the body.
Cordova misses with some punches.
Rog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cordova or not.
Rog lands a knee to the body.
Rog blocks a body shot from Cordova.
Cordova can't find room to land a body shot as Rog controls the action.
Rog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cordova avoids it.
Rog blocks an uppercut.
Rog misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rog tries to work over Cordova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cordova avoids it.
Cordova looking to stall.
Cordova blocks an uppercut.
Rog is trying to break free.
Rog is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cordova is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rog to the mat. Rog regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordova throwing strikes but missing.
Cordova throws a big right hand that misses.
Rog keeping moving, preventing Cordova from controlling successfully.
Rog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rog has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cordova has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cordova is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cordova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rog.
Rog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cordova.
Cordova misses with a takedown attempt
and Rog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cordova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rog is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cordova rather than just go for the knockout.
Cordova takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cordova shoots in but no luck this time.
Rog is looking to clinch but Cordova is avoiding it.
Cordova drives through with a takedown into Rog's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cordova won't allow Rog to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordova trying to control the position from guard on top but Rog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rog pulls Cordova in close to prevent any damage.
Rog lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cordova looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rog passes into half guard.
Rog tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bal Rog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Rog tries to clinch up.
Jab from Cordova.
Cordova misses with a hook. Rog ducked under it nicely.
Cordova wants to clinch up but Rog keeps it at a distance.
Rog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cordova throws a jab when Rog was well out of range.
It seemed like Rog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cordova throws a hook but Rog avoids it easily.
A big right from Cordova misses.
Rog slips under a jab from Cordova.
Rog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cordova tries to clinch up.
Donk. Cordova catches Rog right on the button with a cross.
Cordova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rog was well out of range. Poor timing from Cordova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Cordova. Beautiful body shot.
Rog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cordova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rog throws out a loose jab but Cordova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cordova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bal Rog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordova throws a hook but Rog blocks it.
Cordova clinches with his opponent.
Rog swings wildly with an uppercut but Cordova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rog tries to land a knee to the head but Cordova blocks with his arms.
Rog stops a takedown attempt from Cordova.
A head punch on the inside from Cordova fails to land.
Rog gets underhooks to prevent Cordova's takedown attempt.
Rog unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rog misses with some punches.
Rog swings wildly with an uppercut but Cordova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cordova as Rog tries to tie him up.
Cordova tries to pull guard but Rog forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Cordova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordova lands with a short shot to the head.
Cordova tries to pull guard but Rog won't allow it.
Cordova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rog misses with a punch on the inside.
Rog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rog throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Rog.
Cordova lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cordova looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rog missing with knees to the body.
Rog tries to stall but Cordova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rog tries to throw a body punch but Cordova avoids it by throwing Rog back against the cage.
Cordova gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rog is looking to stand up but Cordova isn't so interested in that idea.
Rog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordova wants to control from the top but Rog keeps moving.
Cordova won't allow Rog to sweep him here.
Cordova is in close to Rog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cordova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cordova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cordova is standing up over Rog. Rog looks to escape but Cordova dives into side control.
Cordova with the ground and pound but Rog regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Cordova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rog keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordova lands with a punch from half guard.
Demetrius Cordova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cordova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rog is looking for a sweep. Cordova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rog keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cordova is looking to take a break and control but Rog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rog trying to hold on to Cordova's head to control him but Cordova postures up.
Rog is controlling Cordova's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rog wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Cordova showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cordova 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Cordova!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Borislav Yevgraf (ranked 2516 p4p, 3030 weight class) and Sejun Park (ranked 256 p4p, 300 weight class). Borislav Yevgraf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Borislav Yevgraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sejun Park!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Park there as he acknowledges the shot.
Park tries to clinch but Yevgraf is having none of it.
Park doesn't manage to clinch there - Yevgraf circles away.
Sejun Park seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yevgraf misses with a hook. Park ducked under it nicely.
Park shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yevgraf throws a hook but Park avoids it easily.
Park tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yevgraf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Park bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yevgraf seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Yevgraf throws a right hand that misses
and Park counters with a three punch combo that has Yevgraf backing up. Yevgraf nods at Park to acknowledge the strikes.
Yevgraf lands a right hook to the body.
Yevgraf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Park tries to close the distance and clinch but Yevgraf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Park tries to clinch but Yevgraf moves out of range.
Park tries to close the distance and clinch but Yevgraf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yevgraf half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yevgraf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yevgraf misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yevgraf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Park napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yevgraf is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Park looks calm but he's in trouble here. Yevgraf gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Park is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Yevgraf lets go of the hold and Park can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Borislav Yevgraf!
Borislav Yevgraf bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Legend (ranked 2924 p4p, 3546 weight class) and Alexander Njord (ranked 331 p4p, 392 weight class). Legend comes to the cage accompanied by Thick Of It. Daniel Legend is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Njord!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Njord lands with a straight right. Legend didn't see that one coming.
Njord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legend tries to clinch
and Njord counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Njord - just one landing.
Jab, jab by Njord - just one landing.
Legend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Njord moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legend.
An attempted straight right counter from Legend misses the target.
Jab, jab by Njord - just one landing.
Legend takes a swing at Njord's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Njord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Legend uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Njord.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njord jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Njord fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Legend throws an off balance right hand
and Njord counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alexander Njord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Njord comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Legend walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Njord! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Njord!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Chung (ranked 1495 p4p, 1936 weight class) and Harrison Rose (ranked 150 p4p, 199 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harrison Rose!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chung misses with an uppercut
and Rose counters with a straight right hand.
Rose connects with a body shot.
Chung misses with an uppercut
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Chung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chung clobbers Rose with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chung misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Chung misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung slips under a jab.
Rose misses with a hook to the body
and Chung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Rose looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rose is rocked!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rose, as that shot connected.
Chung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chung misses with a hook
and Rose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chung jabs at Rose's body.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chung throws a right hand that misses
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rose misses with a combination
and Chung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose is still on wobbly legs! Can Chung finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rose seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheers as Chung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rose doesn't seem phased though.
Chung slips under a jab from Rose.
Chung throws a hook but Rose blocks it.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose misses with an uppercut. Chung saw that one coming.
Rose throws a body punch but Chung moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chung misses with a double jab
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chung.
Chung clobbers Rose with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rose lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rose scores with a nice right hand.
Chung cracks Rose with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rose looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chung finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramon Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chung lands with a nice body punch.
Rose gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chung.
Chung throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Chung misses with a jab to the body
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Chung dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rose might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chung has got the better of the exchanges.
Rose scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Chung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chung throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose counters by clinching up.
Chung letting Rose take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Rose presses Chung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rose misses with a body shot
enabling Chung to counter with a crisp jab.
Chung bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rose's head backwards.
Rose has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung throws a lazy uppercut
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramon Chung is winning the standup battle so far.
Chung slips a straight right by Rose.
Chung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Chung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chung is looking to counter punch.
Chung circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rose to the canvas! Rose doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Chung keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Chung!
Ramon Chung made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Dawson (ranked 1720 p4p, 1310 weight class) and Jude Donovan (ranked 200 p4p, 159 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Isiah Dawson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jude Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Donovan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dawson throws a jab when Donovan was well out of range.
Donovan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Donovan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Donovan showed some decent athleticism there.
Dawson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donovan stalling away here and it's allowed Dawson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan throwing strikes but missing.
Donovan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Donovan wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donovan distracts Dawson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Donovan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Donovan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donovan content to stall in guard here.
Donovan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dawson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donovan's guard.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawson won't allow Donovan to sweep him here.
Donovan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donovan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawson.
Dawson connects with a couple of short punches.
Dawson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donovan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Donovan trying to keep a closed guard but Dawson is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson 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.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawson stands up over Donovan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Donovan trying to control the position.
Dawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donovan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Donovan blocks nicely.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
Donovan controls Dawson momentarily but Dawson frees himself.
Donovan wants to control the position but Dawson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Donovan trying to hold on to Dawson's head to control him but Dawson postures up.
Donovan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Donovan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dawson postures up.
Dawson trying to control but Donovan is working from the bottom.
Dawson 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.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.
Donovan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Donovan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dawson has picked Donovan up and slammed him! Donovan can't keep hold of the triangle and Dawson manages to pass to side control!
Donovan tries to improve position but can't.
Dawson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dawson scores with punches from side control.
Donovan tries to improve position but can't.
Dawson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Donovan is looking for a sweep.
Donovan can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donovan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Donovan is looking for a sweep.
Dawson is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Dawson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab by Dawson.
Donovan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donovan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Dawson drives through with a takedown into Donovan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dawson won't allow Donovan to sweep him here.
Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Donovan is controlling Dawson's posture.
Dawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Donovan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donovan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Donovan 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.
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.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Donovan has wrist control.
Dawson cracks Donovan with a solid left hand.
Donovan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Donovan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dawson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dawson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Donovan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dawson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dawson postures up in Donovan's guard and throws a big left but Donovan blocks it.
Donovan working for a triangle but Dawson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson stands up over Donovan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Donovan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dawson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dawson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
Donovan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawson.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dawson cracks Donovan with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Donovan looking for a sweep. Not yet Donovan, not yet.
Donovan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Donovan has wrist control.
Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Donovan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawson throws a strike but Donovan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Donovan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Donovan distracts Dawson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Donovan throws a sloppy strike and Dawson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Donovan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Dawson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isiah Dawson!
Isiah Dawson retains his middleweight title!
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