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UFF 6: Dje vs Pollard PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Teboho Matekane (ranked 5168 p4p, 4808 weight class) and Jack Williamson (ranked 303 p4p, 294 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jack Williamson enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teboho Matekane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Matekane looking for submissions off his back.
Matekane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williamson.
Williamson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williamson is just content to waste time from the top position. Matekane takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Williamson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matekane has his foot on Williamson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williamson works his way back into a safe position though.
Matekane controlling the position.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Matekane keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matekane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matekane keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
Matekane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Matekane is pulling down on Williamson's head to control his posture.
Matekane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Matekane keeps moving.
Matekane has a closed guard, preventing Williamson from standing up.
Williamson throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matekane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matekane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williamson manages to get himself to full guard.
Williamson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williamson wants to stand but Matekane is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matekane controlling from the top position.
Matekane is in close to Williamson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matekane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williamson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matekane is one step ahead there.
Williamson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matekane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matekane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Williamson wants to control position but Matekane is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Williamson here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Teboho Matekane!
Teboho Matekane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Thomas (ranked 4717 p4p, 5010 weight class) and Allan Fisher (ranked 476 p4p, 487 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allan Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher lands with a kick to the temple. Thomas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Fisher feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fisher drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Fisher as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Thomas screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Fisher! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Allan Fisher!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akash Gadal (ranked 4274 p4p, 5248 weight class) and Radul Desislavov Valchev (ranked 443 p4p, 498 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akash Gadal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Radul Desislavov Valchev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valchev misses with a wild body shot.
Gadal lands with a hook. Valchev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gadal scores with a hook.
Gadal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Valchev needs to keep his hands up - Gadal had a free shot at his head there.
Decent striking displayed by Gadal there.
Gadal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valchev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gadal jabs at Valchev's body.
Gadal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gadal punishes Valchev's body with a nice straight punch.
Gadal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gadal duly obliges.
Valchev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Valchev connects with a nice short shot to Gadal's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valchev thows a huge punch but Gadal dodges it nicely.
Gadal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valchev.
Valchev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gadal keeps working.
Valchev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gadal!
Valchev looking to finish Gadal with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gadal!
Gadal is in a horrible position here. Valchev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Valchev raining down shots from the mount!
Valchev lands a nice shot to the head.
Gadal is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Valchev lands a big elbow.
Valchev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valchev working Gadal over with strikes here.
Valchev trying to control but Gadal is having none of it.
Valchev is landing with some decent strikes but Gadal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Valchev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valchev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Valchev lands a big elbow.
Valchev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Valchev working the ground and pound effectively.
Valchev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gadal's face.
Valchev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gadal's face.
 Gadal is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valchev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gadal can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Gadal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valchev connects with a bit shot that sees Gadal covering up! More strikes from Valchev and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Valchev is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radul Desislavov Valchev!
After winning the bout, Radul Desislavov Valchev 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 4083 p4p, 4591 weight class) and Timbo Slice (ranked 130 p4p, 136 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Dawson!
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, Timbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawson is defended easily by Slice.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawson shoots in for a double leg but Slice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dawson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Dawson attempts a counter takedown but Slice avoids it well and moves away.
Dawson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice clinches.
Dawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Dawson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slice up against the cage.
Dawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Slice won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice effectively controlling the action here.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slice.
Slice keeps control of Dawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slice breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawson is defended easily by Slice.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
Slice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slice clinches up against the cage.
Dawson is struggling to control the position.
Slice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
Dawson breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice dives in and grabs Dawson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawson pushes down on Slice's head and hops out.
Dawson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slice pinned against the cage. Slice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dawson shoots in but no luck this time.
Slice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slice tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson has a takedown stuffed.
Dawson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dawson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slice's waist but Slice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dawson off to one side.
Dawson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slice avoids it really well and circles away.
Slice leaves Dawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slice defends it nicely.
Slice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson sprawls well. Dawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slice gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Slice with that takedown attempt.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice wants to counter the offense by Dawson and move into the clinch position.
Dawson gets tackled into the cage by Slice. Slice maintains the clinch.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Slice.
Dawson breaks from the clinch.
Dawson tries for a takedown but Slice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson misses with a takedown
and Slice makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dawson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Slice wants to counter with a clinch but Dawson pushes him away.
Dawson darts in looking for a takedown but Slice gets double underhooks and turns Dawson into the cage.
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dawson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dawson or perhaps it was just good defense by Slice, which made it look bad.
Slice tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
Slice rushes Dawson and presses him up against the cage.
Slice pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch but Slice keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timbo Slice dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice tries to counter with a clinch but Dawson shakes him off and moves away.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Dawson shoots in for a double leg but Slice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slice stuffs the takedown attempt from Dawson. Dawson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slice as he avoids it easily.
Slice goes for a double leg but Dawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawson continues to drive forward.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice drives through and clinches with Dawson against the cage.
Slice jumps into guard, dragging Dawson to the mat.
Dawson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice looking for a sweep. Not yet Slice, not yet.
Dawson trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Dawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slice controls Dawson momentarily but Dawson frees himself.
Dawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Dawson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dawson is aware though and is defending well.
Dawson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slice is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dawson, into his guard.
Dawson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
Dawson striking off his back but it's not causing Slice any problems.
Slice decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dawson leaves Slice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dawson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jack Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson shoots in looking for a takedown. Slice tries to sprawl out of it but Dawson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slice throws out a counter right but Dawson avoids it with no problem.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slice counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dawson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Slice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slice somewhat.
Dawson throws a big counter combination but Slice scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slice is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dawson fails with the takedown.
Slice is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson is looking for a counter combo.
Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dawson.
Slice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dawson pinned against the cage. Dawson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dawson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slice is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dawson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dawson with a poor takedown
and Slice counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slice takes the fight into the clinch.
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dawson shoots in for a double leg but Slice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dawson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slice defends well and Dawson ends up having to push Slice into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slice shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Slice slowing the pace effectively.
Slice manages to break the clinch.
Dawson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slice defends well and Dawson ends up having to push Slice into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slice is working for takedown but Dawson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slice has Dawson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dawson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Slice has double underhooks.
Slice blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slice has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Dawson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slice prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Slice has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice just leaning against Dawson, taking a breather.
Dawson is trying to push Slice away but Slice has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dawson is trying to push Slice away but Slice has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Slice prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch.
Slice has Dawson pressed against the cage.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slice prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Slice tries to score a body lock takedown but Dawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slice wants to stall.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Slice looking for a takedown.
Slice wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson is leaning against Slice and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dawson is trying to push Slice away but Slice has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Dawson slowing the pace effectively.
Dawson scores with a shot to the side of Slice's head.
Slice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dawson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dawson manages to break the clinch.
Slice leaves Dawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice leaves Dawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Slice. No joy for Dawson on that attempt.
Dawson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Dawson misses with a takedown attempt - Slice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawson swivels and escapes.
Dawson dives in for a single leg takedown but Slice sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dawson.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slice has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson is trying to break free.
Slice tries to circle away but Dawson has him pinned against the cage.
Dawson scores with a shot to the side of Slice's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jack Dawson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slice manages to break the clinch.
Dawson dives in and grabs Slice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes down on Dawson's head and hops out.
Dawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Slice.
Dawson dives in and grabs Slice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes down on Dawson's head and hops out.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slice with the counter takedown but Dawson avoids it easily.
Slice goes for a double leg but Dawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawson continues to drive forward.
Dawson feinted with a counter takedown.
Dawson fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dawson or perhaps it was just good defense by Slice, which made it look bad.
Jack Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timbo Slice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dawson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Dawson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slice 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timbo Slice!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Stone (ranked 4217 p4p, 4036 weight class) and Vinicius Junior (ranked 399 p4p, 389 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Junior!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stone moves to clinch but Junior breaks away
and Junior counters with a stiff right hand.
Junior shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stone is trying to defend but Junior finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Junior content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Junior might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Junior.
Stone is looking to improve his position.
Junior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Junior has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior prevents Stone from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Junior in particular looking to stall.
Stone tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
Junior is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Junior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Junior is nestled in close to Stone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Junior seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stone is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vinicius Junior!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior St Clair (ranked 3656 p4p, 4192 weight class) and Alexei Sayle (ranked 414 p4p, 453 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior St Clair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexei Sayle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sayle punishes St Clair's body with a nice straight punch.
St Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sayle! But no joy.
Sayle scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Sayle.
Sayle ducks under a wild hook from St Clair.
Sayle looks to land a right hand but St Clair moved out of range.
Sayle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
St Clair connects with a body shot.
St Clair just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayle throws a jab but it's blocked by St Clair.
St Clair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Clair swings widly with a right hand
and Sayle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sayle throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayle 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.
St Clair works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sayle throws out a counter right but St Clair avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Sayle - just one landing.
St Clair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sayle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sayle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sayle moves into range and connects with a jab.
St Clair needs to keep his hands up - Sayle had a free shot at his head there.
St Clair is rocked!
Sayle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Clair manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from St Clair misses the target.
Oh St Clair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
St Clair throws a hook but Sayle blocks it.
St Clair seems to have got his legs back now.
St Clair misses with an uppercut
and Sayle counters with a crisp right hand that drops St Clair! Sayle lets St Clair back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayle throws a body punch but St Clair moves out of range.
St Clair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sayle looks to throw the jab but St Clair is out of range.
St Clair misses with a straight left.
Sayle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sayle lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Clair misses with an uppercut. Sayle saw that one coming.
St Clair swings for the body but Sayle moves out of range.
St Clair throws a right hand that misses
letting Sayle counter with a right hand.
St Clair definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sayle thuds his right hand into St Clair's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sayle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Clair.
Sayle connects with a body shot.
A jab from St Clair misses.
St Clair blocks a jab.
Sayle misses with a straight left.
Sayle throws a body shot but no joy.
St Clair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
St Clair misses with a hook to the body
and Sayle counters with a straight right hand.
Sayle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - St Clair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sayle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
St Clair misses the body punch
and Sayle counters with a huge left! St Clair is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sayle isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save St Clair from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sayle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Sayle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Agapov (ranked 4280 p4p, 2849 weight class) and Oliver Meija (ranked 463 p4p, 320 weight class). Oliver Meija is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Agapov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Meija!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agapov drives through and clinches with Meija against the cage.
Meija tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agapov lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Oliver Meija has been cut.
Meija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Meija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Agapov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meija's efforts to push away.
Agapov drops Meija with a big knee straight up the middle! Meija is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Meija is rocked!
Agapov moves into the clinch.
Meija can't break the clinch.
Agapov trying to land knees to the body.
Meija can't break the clinch.
Meija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meija has a couple of punches blocked by Agapov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meija blocks the elbow strike.
Agapov looking to throw knees to the head but Meija is blocking nicely.
Meija wants to get back to striking at distance but Agapov won't allow it.
Agapov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meija blocks it with crossed arms.
Agapov lands a nice elbow.
Agapov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Agapov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Agapov misses with an elbow over the top.
Meija avoiding damage as Agapov throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agapov misses with a knee strike.
Agapov lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Oliver Meija's cut even more.
Agapov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Agapov looking to throw knees to the head but Meija is blocking nicely.
Agapov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meija.
Agapov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meija's efforts to push away.
Meija has a couple of punches blocked by Agapov.
Agapov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meija is looking to break free of the clinch but Agapov has double underhooks.
Meija throws a head punch that misses.
Meija is trying to force a seperation but Agapov has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Agapov obliges.
Agapov lands a nice elbow.
Agapov misses with a knee to the head.
Meija digs a right hand underneath Agapov's ribcage. Agapov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meija takes a knee right on the jaw!
The cut above Oliver Meija's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Agapov prevents Meija from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agapov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meija is defending well for now.
Agapov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meija creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agapov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meija's face.
Meija wants to get back to striking at distance but Agapov won't allow it.
Agapov with a knee to the head.
Agapov misses with a knee to the head.
Agapov is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meija creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meija wants to get back to striking at distance but Agapov won't allow it.
Meija throws a punch but it's blocked by Agapov.
Agapov lands a nice elbow.
Meija manages to break the clinch.
Meija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agapov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Agapov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meija, pushing him back against the cage.
Agapov lands a nice elbow.
Meija takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oliver Meija's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Meija managing to block the knees to the body from Agapov.
Agapov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meija blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agapov trying to land knees to the body.
Agapov has Meija pressed against the cage, preventing Meija from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meija working aggressively here.
Meija breaks the clinch.
Agapov darts in and clinches Meija up against the cage.
Meija blocks an elbow strike.
Agapov tries to land a knee to the head but Meija blocks with his arms.
Agapov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meija's defenses.
Agapov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Agapov misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Meija fails to land.
Agapov misses with a knee to the head.
Meija blocks an elbow strike.
Agapov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Agapov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Meija takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oliver Meija's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Boris Agapov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Santos (ranked 2870 p4p, 4720 weight class) and Somsak Niratpattanasai (ranked 243 p4p, 353 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathan Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Somsak Niratpattanasai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niratpattanasai moves away from the strike by Santos.
Niratpattanasai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Santos misses the jab.
Niratpattanasai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Niratpattanasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Niratpattanasai throws a shot to the body.
Niratpattanasai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nathan Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Niratpattanasai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niratpattanasai throws a good cross that connects.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Niratpattanasai's waist but Niratpattanasai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Niratpattanasai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Niratpattanasai to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Niratpattanasai eats them both and turns towards Santos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Somsak Niratpattanasai has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niratpattanasai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Santos misses with a hook
and Niratpattanasai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niratpattanasai moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niratpattanasai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Santos scores with a four punch combination!
Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Niratpattanasai scores with a shot to the body.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Niratpattanasai ducks down to avoid it.
Niratpattanasai stuns Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Niratpattanasai throws a combination. Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Niratpattanasai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Santos rather than just go for the knockout.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Niratpattanasai but Niratpattanasai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Niratpattanasai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Niratpattanasai lands a nice looking body shot.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Niratpattanasai gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage.
A nice side step and Niratpattanasai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos tries to break the clinch but Niratpattanasai is controlling the position.
Niratpattanasai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Niratpattanasai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niratpattanasai has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Niratpattanasai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Niratpattanasai. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Niratpattanasai. Beautiful body shot.
Niratpattanasai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Niratpattanasai keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Niratpattanasai counters by clinching up.
A short left from Niratpattanasai.
Santos has had enough of the clinch but Niratpattanasai keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Niratpattanasai.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Niratpattanasai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Santos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Niratpattanasai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Niratpattanasai.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to push Niratpattanasai away but Niratpattanasai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Niratpattanasai won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Niratpattanasai gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niratpattanasai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Niratpattanasai is defending well.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Niratpattanasai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santos's efforts to push away.
Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santos is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Niratpattanasai.
Niratpattanasai scores with a knee to the head.
Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Niratpattanasai lands with a right to the head.
Niratpattanasai lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niratpattanasai.
Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Santos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Niratpattanasai has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niratpattanasai.
A short right from Niratpattanasai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niratpattanasai pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos tries to break free but Niratpattanasai pushes him back against the cage.
Niratpattanasai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santos is rocked!
Niratpattanasai scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niratpattanasai.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Niratpattanasai scores a nice knee to the body.
Santos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Niratpattanasai.
Niratpattanasai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Niratpattanasai working Santos over with knees to the body.
Niratpattanasai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Niratpattanasai scores with a knee to the head.
Niratpattanasai dips a shoulder and cracks Santos with a mighty uppercut! Santos falls back against the cage and Niratpattanasai unloads with a barrage of strikes! Santos is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Niratpattanasai screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somsak Niratpattanasai!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Smith (ranked 1800 p4p, 5072 weight class) and Marlon Morales (ranked 224 p4p, 491 weight class). Smith's entrance music is Thick of it. A fine choice. Brayden Smith looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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189
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brayden Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marlon Morales!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morales as he avoids it easily.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morales shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Morales with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Morales 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.
Morales looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales wants to control but Smith passes easily into half guard.
Morales is trying to get back to full guard.
Morales wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Morales is working away.
Morales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morales looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morales wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Smith prevents Morales from escaping the position.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Morales is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Morales regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smith's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Morales is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Morales wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Morales is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morales moves away.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morales pinned against the cage. Morales gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morales feints the counter takedown.
Morales misses with an attempted mid kick.
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.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morales rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Morales jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Morales will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morales is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morales looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Morales keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Morales dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Morales has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morales manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Morales feints the counter takedown.
Morales shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morales wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Morales thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Morales has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morales looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morales is trying to control here but Smith has managed to regain half guard.
Morales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smith.
Smith won't allow Morales to pass to mount.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Morales sits in half guard.
Morales content to control rather than advance.
Morales prevents Smith from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morales sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smith gets caught napping as Morales dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Morales tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Morales has his hands clasped together but Smith extends and breaks Morales's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brayden Smith!
Brayden Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moussa Dje (ranked 1880 p4p, 5176 weight class) and Rylan Pollard (ranked 233 p4p, 501 weight class). Rylan Pollard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Moussa Dje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rylan Pollard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollard darts in and clinches Dje up against the cage.
Dje manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dje is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pollard has his hands clasped together but Dje extends and breaks Pollard's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dje.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moussa Dje!
A relieved looking Moussa Dje thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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