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NYF Fight Night 59 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Wilkerson (ranked 5172 p4p, 25672 weight class) and Alexander Jefferson (ranked 462 p4p, 519 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alexander Jefferson enters the cage!
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valentino Wilkerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkerson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 It looks like Alexander Jefferson has been cut.
Jefferson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jefferson wants to free his trapped foot but Wilkerson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilkerson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jefferson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jefferson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkerson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
Wilkerson swinging wildly here.
Jefferson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wilkerson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilkerson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jefferson sprawls and moves away.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but Wilkerson shows good takedown defense.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Wilkerson is avoiding it.
Jefferson lands a nice shot that snaps Wilkerson's head back.
Wilkerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkerson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wilkerson darts in and clinches Jefferson up against the cage.
Jefferson has had enough of the clinch but Wilkerson keeps him there for the moment.
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jefferson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilkerson is trying to improve his position.
Jefferson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkerson keeps working.
Jefferson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jefferson prevents Wilkerson from escaping the position.
Wilkerson looks to move to half guard but instead Jefferson has passed into mount! Damn!
Wilkerson is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson working for a guillotine from mount but Wilkerson is in no mood to give up.
Wilkerson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wilkerson wants to get back to his feet.
Wilkerson lands with a few short shots to the body.
Wilkerson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wilkerson is staying active underneath Jefferson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkerson missing with punches from the bottom.
Wilkerson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Jefferson. Oh but Wilkerson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Jefferson goes limp - he's gone! Wilkerson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valentino Wilkerson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Draymond Green (ranked 3650 p4p, 4355 weight class) and Nikolas Conner (ranked 300 p4p, 320 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Draymond Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolas Conner!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green shoots in and drives through. Conner sprawls well.
Green shoots and misses
and Conner counters with a three punch combo that has Green backing up. Green nods at Conner to acknowledge the strikes.
Green has been working on his balance at Gumburcules Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Conner.
Conner clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Conner to work.
Green wants to break the clinch but can't.
Green has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Conner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draymond Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Conner.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Conner slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner effectively controlling the action here.
Conner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Green's face.
A knee to the head by Conner.
 It looks like Draymond Green has been cut.
Green looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Conner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Conner stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Conner's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolas Conner.
Green is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Green looks to land a combination. Conner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Nikolas Conner has been cut.
Conner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Green punishes Conner's body with a nice straight punch.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conner but Conner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conner avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conner.
Conner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Conner lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Conner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner stalling against the cage.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but Conner won't allow it.
Green is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Conner lands with a light punch inside.
Conner lands a nice elbow.
Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Conner.
Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Conner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Conner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Conner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Conner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Conner lands a right hand.
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!
Conner stalling the fight.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Conner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Conner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Conner.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Conner lands with a light punch inside.
Green can't get the takedown.
Conner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolas Conner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Conner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conner slows down the pace here.
Green goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conner prevents it.
Conner leaning against his opponent.
Conner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolas Conner.
Conner lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Conner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Conner.
Conner connects with an inside leg kick.
Draymond Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Green checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draymond Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Conner has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nikolas Conner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
Nikolas Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Conner tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Conner connects with a solid leg kick.
Conner lands a leg kick that knocks Green off balance momentarily.
Conner lands with a slapping head kick.
Green tries for a takedown but Conner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
and Conner counters with a three punch combo that has Green backing up. Green nods at Conner to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green takes one to the chin there.
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Conner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Conner scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conner lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Conner.
Conner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Conner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Green up against the cage.
Conner stalls.
Green takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Conner.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Conner.
Conner continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolas Conner.
Conner works the jab nicely.
Green tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Draymond Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Conner gets a clinch.
Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Conner lands an uppercut.
Green is trying to pull guard but Conner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Conner digs a right hand into Green's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Green's gas tank.
Conner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Conner is pushing Green up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Conner scores with a shot to the side of Green's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conner's elbow.
A short right from Conner.
Conner leaning against his opponent.
Green has Conner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Conner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Conner stalling against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Conner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Conner is stalling here.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolas Conner.
Conner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolas Conner 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 time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conner tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conner to the ground. Conner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Conner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Conner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conner wants it to stay on the feet.
Conner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage!
Green fails with the takedown
and Conner counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draymond Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Conner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Conner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Green's defenses.
Conner scores with a shoulder strike.
Nikolas Conner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Green is trying to stall.
Conner stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Conner is leaning against Green and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Conner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Green up against the cage.
Conner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Conner taking a breather.
Conner stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolas Conner.
Conner throws a chopping leg kick but Green manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Green shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conner pinned against the cage. Conner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Green's head.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green avoids the head kick by Conner.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Green is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Green tries to clinch up but Conner circles away and keeps his distance.
Conner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Green moves out of range as Conner throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Conner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Conner. Those never looked like landing.
Conner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Green has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Conner presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Conner.
Conner lands a left hand.
Green wants to take the fight to the mat but Conner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Conner lands with a left to the head.
Conner lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead.
Conner has Green pressed against the cage.
Green tries to land knees in the clinch but Conner avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conner lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Conner connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Conner.
A nice left hand lands by Conner.
Conner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Conner on the inside.
Draymond Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolas Conner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Conner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolas Conner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Conner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolas Conner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Roberts (ranked 5405 p4p, 4428 weight class) and Robin Van Zegelaar (ranked 473 p4p, 424 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robin Van Zegelaar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Zegelaar.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar throws a head kick that half lands.
Roberts clinches up against the cage.
Van Zegelaar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts manages to pull guard.
Roberts pulls Van Zegelaar in close to prevent any damage.
Roberts continues to stall.
Roberts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roberts tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Zegelaar trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but Van Zegelaar is having none of it.
Van Zegelaar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roberts is proving hard to escape from.
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Zegelaar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts 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.
Roberts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Zegelaar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Zegelaar with a jab.
Roberts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Zegelaar's guard.
Roberts passes Van Zegelaar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Van Zegelaar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roberts is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Roberts will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Zegelaar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Roberts takes one to the chin there.
Van Zegelaar lands with an overhand left.
Van Zegelaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Zegelaar throws a leg kick which misses Roberts's front leg but catches the back leg as Roberts tries to avoid it.
Van Zegelaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Roberts should have avoided that one.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Zegelaar.
Roberts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Van Zegelaar slams his shin into Roberts's torso.
Van Zegelaar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roberts back to the cage. Van Zegelaar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Zegelaar with a hook.
Roberts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Zegelaar misses with a double jab
so Roberts counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Roberts is pushing down on Van Zegelaar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Zegelaar is fighting to maintain full guard but Roberts has managed to sneak the leg through.
Van Zegelaar won't allow Roberts to pass to mount.
Roberts looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Zegelaar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Roberts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Van Zegelaar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Zegelaar working a defensive guard but Roberts passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Zegelaar wants to get back to full guard.
Roberts perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roberts seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Van Zegelaar for as long as he can get away with.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Zegelaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Zegelaar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roberts back to the cage. Van Zegelaar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Robin Van Zegelaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Zegelaar to the ground. Roberts is now in Van Zegelaar's guard.
Roberts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roberts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Zegelaar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roberts stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Van Zegelaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Van Zegelaar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roberts.
Van Zegelaar lands with a shot to the body.
Van Zegelaar checks a leg kick nicely.
Roberts tries to clinch up.
Van Zegelaar thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Zegelaar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Zegelaar scores with a jab.
Van Zegelaar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Van Zegelaar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roberts under the eye.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Zegelaar!
Roberts tries for a takedown but Van Zegelaar circles away easily
and Van Zegelaar counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Zegelaar scores with a body shot.
Van Zegelaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Zegelaar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Zegelaar scores with a shot to the body.
Robin Van Zegelaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Zegelaar lands a two punch combo.
Roberts goes for a double leg but Van Zegelaar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Zegelaar continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Zegelaar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Zegelaar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Zegelaar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roberts wants to stall.
Roberts keeps control of Van Zegelaar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Zegelaar breaks from the clinch.
Van Zegelaar dips to his left and cracks Roberts with an uppercut!
Van Zegelaar digs a good hook to Roberts's body.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Van Zegelaar circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Zegelaar feints and then cracks Roberts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roberts down.
Van Zegelaar lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Zegelaar connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Zegelaar connects with a high kick.
Van Zegelaar thows a body kick. Roberts tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Zegelaar.
Roberts throws a right hand that Van Zegelaar ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Zegelaar also avoids with ease.
Van Zegelaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Zegelaar is looking to slow Roberts down with leg kicks.
Van Zegelaar stalks Roberts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roberts's face. Roberts staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Zegelaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Zegelaar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Zegelaar lands a jab-cross combination.
Van Zegelaar jabs Roberts right on the nose. Roberts blinks but takes it well.
Van Zegelaar cracks Roberts with a good jab.
Van Zegelaar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Zegelaar connects with a jab.
Van Zegelaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roberts on the side of the head.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Zegelaar, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Zegelaar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Zegelaar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Zegelaar throws out a counter right but Roberts avoids it with no problem.
Jab by Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar lands a high kick!
Van Zegelaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Van Zegelaar catches Roberts right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Zegelaar scores with a jab.
Van Zegelaar thumps Roberts with a low kick.
Van Zegelaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Zegelaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Zegelaar with the inside leg kick.
Van Zegelaar throws a good cross that connects.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Zegelaar. Van Zegelaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Zegelaar feints a jab promting Roberts to slip. Van Zegelaar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roberts slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Roberts drops his hands momentarily and Van Zegelaar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Zegelaar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roberts.
Van Zegelaar scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Van Zegelaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Zegelaar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Van Zegelaar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Monroe (ranked 1656 p4p, 2463 weight class) and Nuur Ibraahim (ranked 209 p4p, 303 weight class). Nuur Ibraahim will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isiah Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuur Ibraahim!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibraahim misses with the combination.
Monroe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ibraahim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibraahim misses with a wild body shot.
Ibraahim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibraahim misses with an uppercut.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibraahim swings away with a body shot that misses
and Monroe moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibraahim has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Ibraahim misses with some punches.
Monroe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Monroe is working for takedown but Ibraahim is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Monroe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ibraahim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibraahim connects with a body shot that sends Monroe's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibraahim. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibraahim throws a lazy uppercut
and Monroe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monroe.
Ibraahim can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
A short right from Ibraahim on the inside.
Ibraahim scores with a shot to the side of Monroe's head.
A short left from Ibraahim.
Monroe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ibraahim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monroe looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isiah Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibraahim working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibraahim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibraahim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibraahim throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
A short uppercut from Ibraahim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibraahim lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibraahim misses with the head strike.
Ibraahim misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
Ibraahim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibraahim misses with the head strike.
Monroe misses with a knee to the head.
Ibraahim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibraahim.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibraahim.
Monroe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Monroe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monroe 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.
Monroe being controlled here momentarily.
Monroe postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ibraahim working a defensive guard here.
Monroe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Monroe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monroe wants to control from the top but Ibraahim keeps moving.
Ibraahim trying to control the position.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibraahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibraahim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four 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.
Ibraahim throws a front kick aimed at Monroe's knee but Monroe avoids it well.
Ibraahim has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ibraahim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monroe.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Monroe.
Monroe working away.
Monroe is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ibraahim is trying to escape and Monroe transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ibraahim is forced to tap! Nice work there by Monroe! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isiah Monroe!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Moody (ranked 1320 p4p, 1541 weight class) and Memnon Tithonus (ranked 137 p4p, 156 weight class). Moody comes to the cage accompanied by New Authentic - The Abyss. Tithonus has chosen Nishaiar - Duhanakhar as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Tommy Moody has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tommy Moody seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Moody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Memnon Tithonus!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tithonus walks into a left hand.
Tithonus throws a looping overhand right but Moody ducks down to avoid it.
Moody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tommy Moody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tithonus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tithonus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moody avoids it really well and circles away.
Moody throws a quick counter head kick but Tithonus was just out of range.
Tithonus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moody scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moody uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tithonus has time to react.
Moody throws a hook to the side of Tithonus's head but Tithonus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tithonus has Moody up against the cage in a clinch.
Tithonus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moody.
A nice left hand lands by Moody.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moody working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tithonus pushes Moody back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moody scores with a shot to the side of Tithonus's head.
Moody lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tithonus backwards.
Tithonus throws an elbow but it misses.
Moody utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moody blocks an elbow strike.
Moody breaks from the clinch.
Tithonus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moody quickly recovers to half guard.
Tithonus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moody is controlling Tithonus's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tithonus is working for a kimura but Moody is defending it quite comfortably.
Tithonus is looking for a kimura but Moody is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tithonus to get the leverage.
Moody keeping hold of Tithonus's head, controlling as best he can.
Moody continues to stall.
Moody is looking for a sweep. Tithonus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tithonus is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tithonus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moody is just riding it out for now. Tithonus eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tithonus is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moody tries to get to full guard but Tithonus has control of the leg.
Tithonus stops Moody from getting back to his feet.
Moody works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moody looking to control.
Moody looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tithonus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moody is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moody trying to keep a closed guard but Tithonus is proving a slippery customer.
Moody trying to control the position here.
Tithonus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tithonus trying to control the position from guard on top but Moody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moody seems keen to control Tithonus's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moody getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moody just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moody lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tithonus moves away.
Moody misses with a wild combination.
Tithonus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tithonus clinches.
Moody digs a right hand underneath Tithonus's ribcage. Tithonus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tithonus misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moody.
Tithonus blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Moody.
Moody tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tithonus struggles to land a body shot inside as Moody controls his hands.
Moody lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moody swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tithonus tries to throw a body punch but Moody avoids it by throwing Tithonus back against the cage.
Moody manages to break the clinch.
Moody getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tommy Moody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moody connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Moody dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moody throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tithonus or perhaps it was just good defense by Moody, which made it look bad.
Tithonus tries for a takedown but Moody circles away easily
and Moody counters with a nice uppercut.
Moody takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moody gets caught flat footed, as Tithonus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moody controlling Tithonus's posture.
Moody is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tithonus trying to control the position from guard on top but Moody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moody is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tithonus postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tithonus is fighting to break Moody's control of his arms but Moody is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moody is trying to keep Tithonus in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moody lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moody's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moody duly obliges.
Tithonus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tithonus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tithonus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moody is fending him off so far but Tithonus persists. Nope, Moody circles away and we're back to standing.
Tommy Moody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Memnon Tithonus.
Moody lands a slapping body shot.
Moody lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tithonus dives in for a single leg takedown but Moody sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tithonus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moody avoids it really well and circles away.
Tithonus fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moody lands a jab to Tithonus's midsection.
Moody wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moody goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tithonus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moody finds it's way round the side to connect with Tithonus's head.
Moody cracks Tithonus with a good jab.
 Tithonus is rocked!
Moody throws a sloppy head kick and Tithonus moves out of range easily.
Moody feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tithonuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tithonus is still on wobbly legs! Can Moody finish him?
Moody pounces like a tiger and cracks Tithonus with a vicious hook! Tithonus is down but not out! Moody follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy Moody!
After winning the bout, Tommy Moody thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Memnon Tithonus was interviewed post fight and said 'You win or you go back to the gym with some new knowledge of what you need to improve, I will be back better than before and that is my promise to you.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deangelo Strickland (ranked 911 p4p, 2608 weight class) and Ryland Bridges (ranked 117 p4p, 297 weight class). Ryland Bridges has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Deangelo Strickland's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deangelo Strickland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryland Bridges!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridges slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Strickland's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strickland lunges at Bridges with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bridges's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strickland, as that shot connected.
Bridges throws a nice looking combination but Strickland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strickland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bridgess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Strickland. That's going to slow Bridges down.
Strickland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridges.
Bridges throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strickland fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bridges just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bridges. Strickland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strickland misses the jab.
As Strickland backs off Bridges throws a huge counter combo but Strickland manages to avoid it all.
Strickland cracks a nice hook into Bridges's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bridges ducks under a wild hook from Strickland.
Bridges's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY LAS VEGAS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bridges's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bridges just misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland feints a jab promting Bridges to slip. Strickland then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bridges slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Strickland jabs Bridges right on the nose. Bridges blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bridges. Strickland does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bridges lands a slapping body shot.
Bridges misses with a wild combination.
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Strickland misses with a wild body shot.
Strickland throws a leg kick which misses Bridges's front leg but catches the back leg as Bridges tries to avoid it.
Strickland misses with a looping left.
Strickland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bridges throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strickland lands a nice looking body shot.
Bridges swinging wildly here.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strickland scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland misses with a body kick.
Bridges throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Strickland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strickland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bridges takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bridges misses with a body shot.
Strickland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strickland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Strickland.
Strickland connects with a crisp jab.
Strickland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Strickland scores with a jab.
Strickland scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bridges misses the target.
It looked like Strickland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strickland throws a hook but Bridges blocks it.
Strickland scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strickland scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bridges. Bridges circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bridges takes one to the side of the head.
Strickland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bridges throws out the jab.
Strickland's corner calls for a 1-2. Strickland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bridges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bridges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strickland.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bridges! But no joy.
Bridges lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bridges misses with a two punch combination.
Bridges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strickland lands a big head kick that sends Bridges tumbling to the mat! Strickland takes a step backwards and waves Bridges back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bridges is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bridges to the canvas! Bridges doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Strickland keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deangelo Strickland!
A very excited looking Deangelo Strickland rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 663 p4p, 1724 weight class) and Jayson Tatum (ranked 85 p4p, 229 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayson Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tatum's waist but Tatum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Tatum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tatum is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Tatum circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Tatum.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatum.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum misses with a body punch.
Tatum misses with a body punch.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones is working for takedown but Tatum is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Tatum shrugs off.
It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
Tatum blocks the elbow strike.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Tatum has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Tatum shrugs off.
Tatum tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tatum takes an elbow to the temple.
Tatum lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Tatum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum working aggressively here.
Tatum dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Tatum.
Tatum lands a body shot.
Tatum pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Tatum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tatum takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Tatum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tatum.
Tatum takes an elbow to the temple.
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Tatum taking a breather.
Jones tries to work over Tatum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tatum scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tatum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Tatum shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tatum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries for a takedown but Tatum manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Tatum.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Jones.
Tatum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Good body shot from Tatum.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tatum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jayson Tatum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tatum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatum throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones dives in and grabs Tatum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tatum pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
Tatum misses with a looping right.
Jones takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
Tatum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Tatum misses.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tatum defends well and Jones ends up having to push Tatum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum takes an elbow to the temple.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Tatum manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Tatum dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Jones.
Tatum has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Tatum is struggling to control the position.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Tatum in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Jayson Tatum's cut even more.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
Jayson Tatum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tatum is defending well.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Tatum.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
Tatum is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Tatum shrugs off.
Tatum misses with some punches.
Jones blocking some punches.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow just above Tatum 's eye.
The cut above Jayson Tatum's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tatum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum misses with the head strike.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tatum's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tatum.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones tries to work over Tatum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Tatum.
Tatum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatum leaning against his opponent.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Tatum avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatum.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tatum lands an uppercut.
Tatum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Jones.
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jayson Tatum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Tatum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones tries for a takedown but Tatum circles away easily
and Tatum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones avoids the body shot from Tatum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Tatum misses with a body shot.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Tatum breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Tatum saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Tatum.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tatum lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatum circles away.
Tatum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jayson Tatum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tatum circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.
Tatum scores with a body shot.
Tatum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Tatum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice sprawl there from Tatum as Jones shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tatum sprawls well. Tatum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Tatum misses.
Tatum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum blocks an elbow strike.
Tatum prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tatum lands with a light punch inside.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tatum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Tatum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tatum trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tatum's brow.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Tatum is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tatum tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Tatum avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Tatum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tatum has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Tatum!
A victorious Jayson Tatum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Bird (ranked 514 p4p, 763 weight class) and Jimmy Logan (ranked 69 p4p, 104 weight class). Bird comes to the cage accompanied by Dragula - Rob Zombie. Logan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Wizard. Jimmy Logan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Logan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan needs to keep his hands up - Bird had a free shot at his head there.
Bird shoots in looking for a takedown. Logan tries to sprawl out of it but Bird keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Logan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Logan staying out of range there.
Bird scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Logan is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bird has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bird pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Logan is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bird!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Bird!
A victorious Tim Bird thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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