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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Dayne (ranked 25547 p4p, 5273 weight class) and Joaquin Chase (ranked 552 p4p, 512 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joaquin Chase was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Dayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joaquin Chase!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase tries to clinch up but Dayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Chase darts in trying to clinch
and Dayne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dayne wants to pass the guard but Chase is keeping the position.
Chase escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dayne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chase on the ground.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Dayne from controlling successfully.
Chase manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dayne manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayne is controlling Chase's posture.
Dayne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chase defends well.
Dayne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dayne tries to get out of the position.
Dayne working a defensive guard but Chase passes into half guard.
Dayne wants to improve his position but Chase is controlling well.
Dayne actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dayne controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dayne is looking to control Chase's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dayne avoid being mounted?
Dayne controlling the position for now.
Dayne is not content to let Chase control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dayne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chase.
Dayne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chase is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dayne is controlling Chase's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chase closes the distance but Dayne moves to the side
so Dayne counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayne wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
Dayne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chase has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dayne has managed to get both his arms back between Chase's legs - danger averted.
Dayne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chase swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chase throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chase escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dayne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Chase is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chase had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dayne defends it easily.
Dayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Chase is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joaquin Chase will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chase goes for a double leg but Dayne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dayne continues to drive forward.
Chase fails with the takedown
and Dayne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dayne.
Chase looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chase jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dayne walks away with a smile on his face. Chase gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arthur Dayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquin Chase.
Chase tries for a takedown but Dayne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dayne misses its target.
Chase fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase misses with a lunging right hand
so Dayne counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chase kicks Dayne off and gets to his feet.
Chase looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dayne is fending him off so far but Chase persists. Nope, Dayne circles away and we're back to standing.
Chase is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase tries to clinch but Dayne moves away
so Dayne counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dayne wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
Dayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chase is keeping the position for now.
Dayne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dayne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dayne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chase is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chase is looking to reverse the position.
Dayne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chase has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dayne trying to control the action but Chase is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chase, who protects the arm well.
Dayne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chase knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dayne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chase has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chase keeps Dayne under control for a moment.
Dayne moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase is looking to regain half guard here but Dayne keeps moving and retains side control.
Dayne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chase is looking for a sweep.
Chase trying to control but Dayne flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
A lull in the action here.
Dayne has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chase is trying to break free.
Chase turns into Dayne and is now in his guard.
Chase throws an elbow that misses. Dayne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chase's guard. Nice move by Dayne!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dayne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arthur Dayne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chase has his foot on Dayne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dayne works his way back into a safe position though.
Dayne looking to pass the guard.
Chase thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dayne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dayne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dayne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dayne controlling from the top position.
Dayne trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
Dayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Dayne dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chase fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but Dayne shows good takedown defense.
Dayne throwing a counter right hand but Chase manages to avoid it.
Chase tries to clinch up
and Dayne counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chase!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase tries to buck Dayne off but Dayne is having none of it.
Dayne trying to control the position but Chase is working away.
Dayne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dayne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chase rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dayne's guard! Nice work there by Chase!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dayne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chase forces his way into half guard.
Dayne is trying to maintain the position but Chase is very close to passing his half guard.
Chase thows a huge punch but Dayne dodges it nicely.
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.
Dayne is staying active underneath Chase, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chase missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chase is trying to control. Dayne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dayne keeping hold of Chase's head, controlling as best he can.
Dayne's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dayne is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayne is trying to control but can't.
Dayne preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chase is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dayne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chase is working away from the top position though.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chase doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dayne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dayne.
Arthur Dayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquin Chase.
Chase ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chase no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Dayne from controlling successfully.
Chase bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dayne's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chase pushes down on Dayne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dayne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chase.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquin Chase comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chase has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joaquin Chase!
An out of breath Joaquin Chase thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Sabe (ranked 3779 p4p, 5305 weight class) and Tee Naught (ranked 412 p4p, 499 weight class). Naught is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cruisin' for a Contusion. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimo Sabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tee Naught!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naught connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Kimo Sabe has been cut.
Sabe lands with a shot to the body.
Tee Naught seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naught throws a head kick but Sabe moves out of range.
Sabe tries to clinch but Naught moves out of range.
Sabe lands a right hook to the body.
Naught misses with a low kick.
Naught misses with a body kick.
Naught throws a leg kick but Sabe moved away.
Naught takes a jab right on the kisser.
Naught will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Naught.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabe misses the target.
Sabe sets himself, and Naught steps forward looking for the clinch! Sabe avoids it this time.
Naught tries to clinch but Sabe moves out of range.
Sabe avoids the head kick by Naught.
Sabe blocks a head kick by Naught.
Naught throws the kick towards the body but Sabe avoids it.
Naught throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naught pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naught tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naught.
Naught steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabe.
Naught lands with a kick to the temple. Sabe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sabe moves into the clinch successfully.
Sabe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabe throws a punch but it's blocked by Naught.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sabe.
Naught leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sabe letting Naught take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Sabe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naught breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabe misses with a looping left.
Sabe tries to keep at a distance but Naught has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
Naught has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sabe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Naught can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naught.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Naught controls his hands.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with some punches.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sabe.
Naught effectively controlling the action here.
Naught blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naught blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Naught uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naught blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Sabe.
A right handed body shot lands from Sabe.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sabe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sabe is looking to control Naught's arms but Naught gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sabe has his back to the cage.
Naught blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naught blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Naught tries to circle away but Sabe has him pinned against the cage.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabe working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Sabe as the two fighters clinch.
Sabe tries to work over Naught's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Sabe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimo Sabe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Naught throws a head kick that misses.
Naught tries to clinch there but Sabe circles away.
Sabe throws a hook but Naught avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sabe, as that shot connected.
Naught lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Naught throws a head kick that Sabe semi-blocks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Naught wants to counter the offense by Sabe and move into the clinch position.
Naught tries to land a leg kick but Sabe saw it coming and moves away.
Naught scores with a head kick.
Naught tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sabe is able to avoid easily.
Naught tries to keep at a distance but Sabe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Naught is stalling here.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naught's elbow.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naught's elbow.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Naught controls the action.
Kimo Sabe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Naught blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Naught content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Sabe throws a punch but it's blocked by Naught.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naught blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Naught controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Naught blocking some punches.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Naught.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with some punches.
Naught is stalling here.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Naught uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naught manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Naught misses with an elbow strike.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naught blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe lands a left hand.
Naught blocking some punches.
Sabe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naught blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe working aggressively here.
Naught has Sabe pressed against the cage.
Naught is stalling here.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Naught controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe working aggressively here.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Naught controls his hands.
Naught blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Naught blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Sabe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Naught.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naught blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimo Sabe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick by Naught misses
and Sabe counters by clinching up.
Tee Naught has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naught breaks from the clinch.
Naught throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naught with the inside leg kick.
Naught throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Naught misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naught throws a body kick that misses.
Sabe is looking to counter the offense by Naught and move into the clinch.
Sabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naught takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Naught misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sabe is looking to counter the offense by Naught and move into the clinch.
Naught throws a head kick that misses.
Sabe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sabe jabs Naught right on the nose. Naught blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Naught - that will leave a mark!
Naught lands a head kick!
Sabe loads up on a big right hand but Naught slips the punch.
Naught throws a sloppy head kick and Sabe moves out of range easily.
Sabe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sabe connects with a nice looking jab.
Tee Naught seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naught misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Sabe as he checks the leg kick.
Sabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Naught is just out of range.
Sabe instigates a clinch.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Naught.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Sabe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naught can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Naught manages to break the clinch.
Naught's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sabe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Naught scrambles back to his feet.
Naught throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naught throws a head kick that misses
and Sabe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sabe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naught blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
Sabe gets through Naught's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Naught.
Naught leaning against his opponent.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Naught.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe pushes off an throws an elbow but Naught leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kimo Sabe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Sabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sabe.
Sabe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Naught backwards.
Sabe lands with a right to the head.
Naught fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Naught blocking some punches.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naught's elbow.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Naught - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Naught is struggling to control the position.
Naught receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Naught blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimo Sabe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sabe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimo Sabe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Kat (ranked 3667 p4p, 5471 weight class) and Adriano Bucombo (ranked 305 p4p, 382 weight class). Kat comes to the cage accompanied by Twisted Tales of Felix The Cat. Adriano Bucombo 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Kat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adriano Bucombo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bucombo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bucombo.
Bucombo works over Kat's head and body with a nice combination.
Kat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bucombo.
Kat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bucombo sprawls and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Kat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A lazy body kick from Bucombo
and Kat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bucombo's guard.
Kat throwing strikes from guard but Bucombo blocks nicely.
Kat trying to control the position from guard on top but Bucombo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bucombo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kat looking to pass the guard.
Kat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bucombo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kat pushes down on Bucombo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bucombo is staying active underneath Kat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bucombo's head.
Kat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bucombo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kat trying to pass the guard but Bucombo defending well.
Kat trying to control the pace.
Kat is nestled in close to Bucombo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bucombo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kat is trying to control the action in half guard but Bucombo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kat uses his free foot to push down on Bucombo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bucombo.
Bucombo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bucombo wants to hold on but Kat pushes him away.
Kat trying to control but Bucombo is having none of it.
Bucombo is in a horrible position here. Kat smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kat landing shots from mount.
Bucombo working to try and regain half guard.
Kat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kat trying to control but Bucombo is having none of it.
Kat unloading with bombs!
Bucombo working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kat landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kat looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kat cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kat controlling from mount.
Kat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Bucombo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bucombo is trying to reverse the position but instead Kat has taken his back - oops!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Kat dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bucombo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bucombo.
A telegraphed right hand from Kat misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bucombo.
Bucombo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kat.
Kat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been informed that Bucombo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bucombo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kat trying to control from the bottom.
Felix Kat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kat tries to roll over but Bucombo keeps him under control.
Kat has his hands clasped together around Bucombo's back. He's all about the action.
Kat trying to hold on to Bucombo's head to control him but Bucombo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucombo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kat is trying to maintain the position but Bucombo is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bucombo manages to get himself to full guard.
Kat trying to control but Bucombo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bucombo can't keep his opponent in guard - Kat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kat frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bucombo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bucombo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kat looking to finish Bucombo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bucombo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucombo is in a horrible position here. Kat smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kat lands a big elbow.
Kat controlling from the full mount.
Kat tries to control but Bucombo wriggling away.
Kat is really struggling to control Bucombo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kat looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bucombo?
Bucombo tries to hold on but Kat pushes him away.
Kat looking to control but Bucombo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Bucombo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bucombo can't escape the position.
Bucombo is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kat locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bucombo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felix Kat!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Radley Salerno (ranked 3482 p4p, 25418 weight class) and Combat Tant (ranked 294 p4p, 397 weight class). Radley Salerno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Radley Salerno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Combat Tant!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salerno closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tant did well to prevent Salerno getting side control.
Tant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salerno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salerno's back!
Tant trying to control momentarily.
Tant has the hooks in. Salerno is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tant looking to break Salerno's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Salerno remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tant will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Salerno is in a bad position with Tant working for a choke. Salerno manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Salerno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salerno wants to control from the top but Tant keeps moving.
Salerno distracts Tant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tant wants to get back to his feet but Salerno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Salerno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salerno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tant's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salerno chips away with some ground and pound.
Salerno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salerno cracks Tant with a solid left hand.
Salerno content to stall in guard here.
Tant has momentary wrist control but Salerno slips an elbow through the middle.
Salerno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salerno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tant is trying to control the position but Salerno postures up.
Salerno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salerno landing some decent shots from guard.
Salerno pushes down on Tant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salerno passes to side control.
Salerno working the body and head with strikes.
Tant struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Salerno is trying to get an arm triangle but Tant is defending well.
Salerno working the head with strikes.
Salerno lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Tant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salerno in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salerno in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tant takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Salerno scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tant to see if he's OK.
Salerno tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tant's legs.
Salerno advances to full mount.
The referee warns Tant that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Salerno breaks from Tant's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tant is in a horrible position here. Salerno smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
 Tant is rocked!
Salerno lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tant is still in real trouble! Can Salerno finish him?
Salerno looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Tant covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radley Salerno!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King James (ranked 2597 p4p, 3733 weight class) and Kobe Mwinshehe (ranked 308 p4p, 421 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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KO power |
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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, King James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kobe Mwinshehe!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mwinshehe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
James misses with a hook. Mwinshehe ducked under it nicely.
James looks to throw a body kick
and Mwinshehe counters with a stiff right hand.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mwinshehe finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Mwinshehe moves out of range easily.
Mwinshehe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James looks to land a body kick but Mwinshehe moved away.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mwinshehe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice leg kick from James, right into the meat of the thigh.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mwinshehe's sensitive parts.
James throws a leg kick which misses Mwinshehe's front leg but catches the back leg as Mwinshehe tries to avoid it.
Mwinshehe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James.
James misses with a low kick.
James with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mwinshehe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mwinshehe misses with a wild body shot.
James throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mwinshehe avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Mwinshehe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mwinshehe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from James - the referee stops the clock and Mwinshehe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says James. Mwinshehe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James throws a leg kick but Mwinshehe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for James.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Mwinshehe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Mwinshehe off balance momentarily.
Jab, jab by Mwinshehe - just one landing.
Mwinshehe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mwinshehe if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from James is predictable there
and Mwinshehe counters with a straight that turns James's legs to rubber! Mwinshehe pushes forward with more strikes and James goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Mwinshehe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Winters (ranked 2774 p4p, 3169 weight class) and Timmy Tommy (ranked 320 p4p, 362 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 Las Vegas, Antoine Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timmy Tommy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tommy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winters throws a shot from downtown. Tommy moves away and avoids it.
Winters misses with a lunging right hand
and Tommy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winters misses with an uppercut
and Tommy counters with a straight right hand.
Winters misses with a body punch
enabling Tommy to counter with a crisp jab.
Tommy drops his hands momentarily and Winters takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Winters misses with a hook. Tommy ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Tommy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tommy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Tommy. Those never looked like landing.
Winters is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tommy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Winters misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Tommy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winters.
Tommy defending well as Winters loads up on a big left hand.
Tommy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Winters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tommy.
Winters is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tommy missing with a left hand there. Winters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tommy throws a series of punches but Winters avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Winters. That snapped Tommy's head back.
A jab from Winters misses.
Tommy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Tommy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Winters misses the target.
Tommy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Tommy does no damage.
Winters is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tommy swings for the body but Winters moves out of range.
Winters appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Winters slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Winters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Tommy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winters works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tommy is rocked!
Timmy Tommy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tommy misses with a body shot
and Winters counters with a right hand to the body.
Tommy is still on wobbly legs! Can Winters finish him?
Tommy looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winters drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Tommy's head, knocking him out cold! Winters is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antoine Winters!
Antoine Winters very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luca Cabal (ranked 2844 p4p, 3076 weight class) and Zabuza Momochi (ranked 295 p4p, 319 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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18
163
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luca Cabal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zabuza Momochi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabal tests Momochi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Momochi misses with the body kick
and Cabal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Momochi thinking.
Momochi throws a looping overhand right but Cabal ducks down to avoid it.
Cabal lands with a hook. Momochi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cabal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Momochi.
Good leg kick by Momochi.
Cabal misses the shot to the body.
Momochi misses with a kick to the body.
Momochi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Momochi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabal.
Momochi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabal.
Luca Cabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Momochi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cabal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cabal lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Cabal scores with a nice right hand.
Cabal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Momochi.
Cabal lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabal looks to land a left hand but Momochi moved out of range nicely.
Cabal works the jab nicely.
Momochi is rocked!
Cabal flashes Momochi a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Momochi's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Momochi crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Cabal punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luca Cabal!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shteve Erthegg (ranked 1435 p4p, 3278 weight class) and Tom Rice (ranked 130 p4p, 274 weight class). Erthegg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Office Theme. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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27
152
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135
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KO power |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shteve Erthegg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Rice!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erthegg walks into a stiff left hand from Rice.
Rice lands a nice shot to the body.
Rice throws a series of strikes that have Erthegg backpedaling.
Erthegg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Rice misses.
Erthegg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erthegg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Rice misses.
Erthegg throws a sloppy head kick and Rice moves out of range easily.
Rice misses with a body punch
and Erthegg counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Erthegg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erthegg lands a couple of elbows.
Erthegg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Erthegg looking to sit in guard and control but Rice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Erthegg keeping moving, preventing Rice from controlling successfully.
Rice is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rice sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Erthegg's guard.
Erthegg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rice forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erthegg is trying to maintain the position but Rice is very close to passing his half guard.
Erthegg is trying to get back to full guard.
Rice slows the pace down in half guard.
Rice is thwarting Erthegg's attempts to control the position.
Erthegg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erthegg trying to control but Rice postures up.
Erthegg tries to roll over but Rice keeps him under control.
Rice wants to pass the guard but Erthegg is defending well.
Rice is looking for a kimura but Erthegg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rice to get the leverage.
Erthegg wants to control but Rice is keeping busy.
Rice prevents Erthegg from improving his position.
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.
Rice thows a huge punch but Erthegg dodges it nicely.
We've been informed that Rice has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rice slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erthegg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rice misses with a looping right.
Rice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rice scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rice misses with a body shot.
Rice scores with the left hand. Erthegg knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Rice dominated that round.
That's time! Erthegg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Erthegg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rice.
Rice dips to his left and cracks Erthegg with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Rice.
Rice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rice with a nice cross.
Tom Rice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rice scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice scores with a nice strike.
Rice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erthegg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Rice.
Rice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice lands a nice looking body shot.
Rice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rice misses with a jab to the body
and Erthegg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rice listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Rice does it's job there.
Rice lands with a good body shot.
Rice lands with an overhand left.
Rice throws a predictable looking body shot
and Erthegg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rice is rocked!
Crack! Erthegg connects with the perfect overhand right and Rice falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Erthegg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shteve Erthegg!
Shteve Erthegg looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'What it do, Erthegg crew, ayy man listen I'm coming for all the belts'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between August Cooke (ranked 942 p4p, 1342 weight class) and Cartier Buffs (ranked 101 p4p, 140 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, August Cooke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cartier Buffs!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooke fails to land with a series of punches.
August Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buffs avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Buffs misses its intended target.
Buffs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buffs throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Buffs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Buffs is just out of range.
Cooke staying out of range there.
We've been told by Cooke's head coaches at Catastrophic Contact that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cooke lands with a hook. Buffs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buffs fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Cooke misses.
Buffs drops his hands momentarily and Cooke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buffs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Buffs misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cooke thuds his right hand into Buffs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Buffs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Buffs.
Cooke cracks Buffs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Buffs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buffs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buffs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cooke defends it nicely.
August Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cartier Buffs.
Buffs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke thuds his right hand into Buffs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buffs.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buffs.
Cooke leaves Buffs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buffs lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buffs misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Buffs throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Buffs tries to move into range but Cooke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buffs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cooke defends it nicely.
Buffs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cooke counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy left from Cooke finds it's target.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Buffs.
Buffs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buffs misses with a few strikes there.
Cooke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke jabs Buffs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buffs dodges the punch combination from Cooke.
Cooke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buffs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cooke manages to break the clinch.
Cooke works the jab nicely.
Cooke lands the left hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buffs or perhaps it was just good defense by Cooke, which made it look bad.
Cooke digs a good hook to Buffs's body.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Buffs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.
Buffs feints the counter takedown.
Cooke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buffs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buffs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Buffs is just out of range.
Cooke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Buffs. Those never looked like landing.
Buffs misses with a body shot.
Cooke lands with a good body shot.
Cooke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cooke rushes Buffs and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cooke.
Buffs wants a takedown.
Cooke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cooke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Cooke.
Buffs looks winded!
Cooke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buffs misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooke.
Buffs wants to get back to striking at distance but Cooke won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Cooke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Buffs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buffs misses with a looping left.
It looked like Cooke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buffs.
Cooke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cooke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buffs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cooke's waist but Cooke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buffs off to one side.
Buffs tries for a takedown but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
August Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke lunges at Buffs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Buffs's hand.
Buffs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buffs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buffs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buffs fails with a takedown attempt.
August Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cartier Buffs.
Buffs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Cooke throws a series of punches but Buffs avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffs throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooke counters with a left to the body.
Cartier Buffs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buffs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buffs ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Cooke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cooke slips a jab and a cross from Buffs.
Buffs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buffs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cooke connects with a right hand. Buffs shakes it off.
Cooke lands with a shot to the body.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buffs can do to turn this around?
Cooke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cooke wants it to stay on the feet.
Cooke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Buffs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke throws a body punch but Buffs moves out of range.
Cooke scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buffs's head backwards.
Buffs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooke misses with an uppercut. Buffs saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buffs in his tracks.
Buffs punishes Cooke's body with a nice straight punch.
Buffs feints a jab promting Cooke to slip. Buffs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cooke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Cooke. No joy for Buffs on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Buffs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buffs manages to avoid it.
Cooke closes the distance and pushes Buffs back into the cage.
Cooke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buffs backwards.
A short right from Cooke.
Cooke lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Buffs controls the action.
Buffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buffs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cooke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buffs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Some wild striking there from Cooke.
Cooke connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Buffs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buffs looking to score a takedown here. Cooke is defending well but Buffs drives through and ends up in Cooke's guard.
Buffs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Buffs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buffs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buffs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Buffs trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buffs advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buffs is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buffs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Cooke dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cooke cracks Buffs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Buffs throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke throwing a counter right hand but Buffs manages to avoid it.
Buffs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Buffs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Buffs throws a series of punches but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke cracks a nice hook into Buffs's ribs.
Cooke closes the distance and clinches.
Buffs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buffs misses with some punches.
Buffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Buffs controls his hands.
Buffs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cooke cracks Buffs with a nice body shot.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cooke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke pushes Buffs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
August Cooke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cooke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cooke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buffs backwards.
Cooke scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Cooke.
Buffs is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke throws a punch but it's blocked by Buffs.
Buffs is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooke finish him?
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Cooke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cooke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buffs backwards.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buffs wants a takedown.
A short right from Cooke on the inside.
Buffs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooke blocks a body shot from Buffs.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buffs blocks an uppercut.
Buffs is trying to force a seperation but Cooke has the dominant position.
Buffs pulls guard.
Cooke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buffs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cooke has managed to get both his arms back between Buffs's legs - danger averted.
Buffs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cooke is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Buffs seems to have recovered his senses.
Buffs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cooke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cooke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buffs on the ground.
Buffs isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cooke stacks Buffs on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cooke!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffs is trying to control Cooke's posture but Cooke avoids it.
Buffs is looking to reverse the position.
Buffs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Buffs is looking to control Cooke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buffs avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cooke prevents Buffs from improving his position.
Cooke not doing much here.
Cooke prevents Buffs from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Cooke there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Cooke clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Buffs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Buffs.
The fighters circling - Buffs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cooke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Buffs lands with an overhand left.
Buffs throws a right hand that Cooke ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooke also avoids with ease.
It looked like Cooke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buffs.
Buffs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buffs misses with a few strikes there.
Buffs takes one on the button.
Cooke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buffs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffs throws a series of punches but Cooke avoids them all with ease.
Buffs moves out of range of the strikes.
Buffs throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Buffs is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Buffs shoots for a takedown but Cooke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cooke digs a good body shot into Buffs's ribs.
Jab from Cooke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffs throws a nice looking combination but Cooke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cooke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buffs at a distance.
Buffs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cooke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buffs's head backwards.
Cooke cracks Buffs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cooke lands a nice shot that snaps Buffs's head back.
Buffs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buffs ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Cooke connects with a nice looking jab.
Buffs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Buffs is just out of range.
Cooke stuffs the takedown attempt from Buffs. Buffs gets slowly back to his feet.
August Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cartier Buffs.
Cooke punishes Buffs's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buffs misses with a takedown attempt - Cooke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cooke scores with a sloppy right hand. Buffs should have avoided that one.
Cooke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buffs's head.
Buffs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buffs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buffs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cooke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cooke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke throws a lazy uppercut
and Buffs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Buffs is looking to take a break and control but Cooke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buffs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cooke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buffs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffs is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buffs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cooke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Buffs wants to work for an arm triangle but Cooke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Buffs is taking a breather. Cooke 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buffs is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cooke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cooke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooke digs a good hook to Buffs's body.
Buffs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buffs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buffs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buffs throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Cooke had his way with Cartier Buffs in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Buffs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cooke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cooke throws a hook but Buffs avoids it easily.
Cooke lands a jab to the nose.
Buffs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cooke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cooke misses with a straight right.
Buffs with the counter takedown but Cooke avoids it easily.
Buffs misses with a few strikes there.
Buffs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buffs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cooke but Cooke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Cooke - just one landing.
Buffs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buffs moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke slaps away a takedown attempt from Buffs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buffs misses the jab.
Cooke's corner calls for a 1-2. Cooke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cooke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buffs on the side of the head.
Cooke slaps away a takedown attempt from Buffs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
August Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cartier Buffs.
Buffs is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Buffs has a takedown stuffed.
Cooke feints a jab promting Buffs to slip. Cooke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Buffs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cooke throws a jab but it's blocked by Buffs.
Buffs misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buffs.
Cooke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke defending well as Buffs loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke jabs at Buffs's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buffs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buffs drops his hands momentarily and Cooke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cooke works the jab nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Buffs.
Cooke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buffs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooke moves into the clinch.
Cooke breaks from the clinch.
Buffs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buffs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buffs slips a jab from Cooke.
Buffs throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Cooke throwing a counter right hand but Buffs manages to avoid it.
August Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffs cracks Cooke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buffs throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buffs shoots in looking for a takedown. Cooke tries to sprawl out of it but Buffs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cooke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Buffs looks to move away, Cooke throws a big counter combo but Buffs just gets out of the way.
Buffs shoots in for a takedown but Cooke shows good takedown defense.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Buffs.
Cooke wants to get back to his feet but Buffs is dominant here and he's now got Cooke's back!
Buffs punches the canvas rather than the man.
Buffs struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cooke is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke fending off the submission attempt from Buffs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke trying to get back to his feet but Buffs is in full control for now.
A lull in the action here.
Cartier Buffs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, with Buffs on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cooke is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Buffs thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
August Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Cooke!
August Cooke retains his lightweight title!
August Cooke 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yngwie Goransson (ranked 2441 p4p, 2378 weight class) and Frank Capot (ranked 308 p4p, 297 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Yngwie Goransson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Yngwie Goransson 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yngwie Goransson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Capot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goransson darts in and clinches Capot up against the cage.
Capot prevents a body shot from Goransson.
Goransson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goransson is trying to stall.
Goransson pulls guard successfully.
Capot content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goransson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Capot controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capot looking to sit in guard and control but Goransson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Capot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Capot wants to sweep here but Goransson controlling him for the moment.
Goransson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goransson wants to stand and escape but instead Capot has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Capot forces his way into half guard.
Goransson looking for subs from the bottom but Capot mounts him!
Goransson stops Capot from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Capot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goransson is looking to escape.
Capot controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capot wants to control the pace but Goransson is squirming around nicely.
Capot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goransson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goransson has given up his back here. Will Capot look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Capot looking for the choke from the back.
Capot working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Goransson is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Capot has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Goransson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Capot!
After winning the bout, Frank Capot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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