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WOVA Fight Night: High Stakes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Dong (ranked 4170 p4p, 25831 weight class) and Reilly Villegas (ranked 409 p4p, 497 weight class). Reilly Villegas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reilly Villegas!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villegas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 It looks like Reilly Villegas has been cut.
Dong cracks Villegas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dong lands an overhand right.
King Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villegas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Villegas gets a double leg takedown into Dong's guard.
Villegas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Villegas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dong has Villegas pulled in close to control his posture.
Dong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dong tries to get out of the position.
Villegas lands a couple of elbows.
Villegas wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Villegas on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong is adopting a defensive guard.
Dong continues to stall.
Villegas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Villegas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Villegas stands and throws Dong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Villegas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Villegas scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Dong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dong tries to improve position but can't.
Villegas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Villegas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Villegas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villegas working away.
Villegas cracks Dong with a big elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Villegas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Villegas has control of an arm but Dong manages to advance to Villegas's back!
Dong is hanging on to Villegas's back as he tries to escape.
Dong keeps control of the position easily here as Villegas tries to buck him off.
Villegas tries to roll but Dong sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong gets his hands free as Villegas looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Villegas's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong not allowing Villegas to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Villegas's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dong has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Villegas's body.
Villegas can't escape the position.
Dong avoiding Villegas 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong controls the action.
Villegas tries to escape but Dong has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that King Dong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reilly Villegas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dong connects with a nice looking jab.
Dong lands a really nice looking cross but Villegas seems unphased.
Villegas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dong's guard.
Villegas trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong wants to stand and escape but Villegas is having none of it.
Villegas wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Villegas is in close to Dong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villegas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dong is pulling down on Villegas's head. It's preventing any offense from Villegas, at least for the moment.
Villegas wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King Dong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Dong connects with a body shot that sends Villegas's belly button to the back.
Dong steps in with a hook that catches Villegas right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Dong follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Villegas looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Dong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Smirnov (ranked 4690 p4p, 5126 weight class) and Fetor Manav (ranked 433 p4p, 461 weight class). Smirnov comes to the cage accompanied by Dagestan. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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, Sergei Smirnov!
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, Fetor Manav!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manav misses with a wild combination.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smirnov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smirnov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Manav looks winded!
Smirnov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Manav's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov wants to control but Manav is keeping him busy.
Smirnov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov wants to control but Manav is keeping him busy.
Smirnov taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manav wants to get back to his feet but Smirnov drags him back down.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Manav misses.
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.
Manav misses with a two punch combination.
Smirnov drives through with a takedown into Manav's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smirnov is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Smirnov dominated that round.
That's time! Smirnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Manav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smirnov defending well as Manav loads up on a big left hand.
Manav is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smirnov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manav kicks off Smirnov and gets to his feet.
Manav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smirnov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manav's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smirnov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manav is breathing heavily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manav can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov'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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smirnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manav.
Smirnov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manav throws a nice looking combination but Smirnov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Manav napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Manav is not content to let Smirnov control the position.
Smirnov slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manav is not content to let Smirnov control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Manav throws a series of punches but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Manav was covering up waiting for the punch and Smirnov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smirnov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sergei Smirnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fetor Manav will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Smirnov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Manav's face as Smirnov controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manav is not content to let Smirnov control the position.
Smirnov slows the pace down.
Smirnov trying to control the position but Manav is working away.
Smirnov controlling the position from side mount.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Manav throws a right and a left that Smirnov avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Manav as Smirnov shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Manav on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fetor Manav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smirnov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manav sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manav swinging wildly here.
It looked like Smirnov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smirnov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smirnov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manav for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is trying to control the action in half guard but Manav is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smirnov trying to control the pace.
Smirnov continues to stall.
Further stalling from Smirnov.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smirnov shoots in for a double leg but Manav sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnov shoots for a takedown but Manav saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manav throws a hook but Smirnov avoids it easily.
Smirnov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manav looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smirnov controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnov wants to control but Manav is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergei Smirnov.
I think Smirnov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Smirnov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dio Escudero (ranked 4471 p4p, 4597 weight class) and Jack Washington (ranked 283 p4p, 292 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dio Escudero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Washington!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Washington.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escudero.
Washington lands a front kick.
Escudero dodges the punch combination from Washington.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
A little feinted left hand from Escudero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escudero moves into the clinch.
Washington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Washington blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Escudero fails to land.
Washington keeps control of Escudero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escudero gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escudero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escudero is trying to push Washington away but Washington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Escudero misses with the head strike.
Escudero misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escudero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Escudero gets underhooks to prevent Washington's takedown attempt.
Washington has Escudero pressed against the cage, preventing Escudero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Escudero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escudero misses with the head strike.
Escudero lands a nice uppercut.
Escudero swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Escudero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escudero avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington prevents Escudero from breaking the clinch.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escudero misses with some punches.
Escudero misses with the head strike.
Escudero misses with some punches.
Escudero misses with a punch on the inside.
Escudero is trying to break the clinch but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Escudero fails to land.
Escudero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington misses with some punches.
Washington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escudero up against the cage.
Escudero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Escudero.
Escudero swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington blocking some punches.
Washington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escudero.
A nice left hand lands by Escudero.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington blocking some punches.
Escudero lands with a light punch inside.
Escudero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
Escudero working aggressively here.
Escudero lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escudero scores with a shot to the side of Washington's head.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escudero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Washington there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escudero clobbers Washington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escudero.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Escudero forces Washington back against the cage and clinches.
Escudero misses with the head strike.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escudero tries to break free but Washington pushes him back against the cage.
Escudero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escudero can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Washington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dio Escudero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Washington needs to keep his hands up - Escudero had a free shot at his head there.
Washington looks to land a left hand but Escudero moved out of range nicely.
Escudero is looking to counter punch.
Escudero slips a straight right by Washington.
Escudero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escudero has closed the distance and engaged Washington in a clinch.
Escudero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington landing knees to the body.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escudero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington prevents Escudero from breaking the clinch.
Escudero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dio Escudero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Escudero.
Escudero lands a hook that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
We've been informed that Washington has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Escudero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Escudero pushes Washington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Escudero misses with a punch on the inside.
Escudero scores with a shoulder strike.
Escudero has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Escudero as Washington tries to tie him up.
Escudero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Escudero to keep the fight standing.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Escudero working hard to break the clinch.
Escudero swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escudero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washington is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Escudero avoids the damage to the body.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escudero backwards.
Escudero swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington is trying to maintain a safe position but Escudero gets an underhook and turns Washington into the cage.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Escudero is working Washington over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Escudero.
Escudero misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escuderos head.
Escudero works on Washington's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escudero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escudero misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington blocking some punches.
Escudero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Washington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington looking to slow down the pace here.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Escudero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escudero throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escudero throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington trying to stall but Escudero improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escudero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Escudero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escudero tries to break free but Washington pushes him back against the cage.
Washington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escudero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escudero.
Escudero wants to break free but Washington has control.
Escudero lands a shoulder strike.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Washington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escudero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Escudero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escudero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escudero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escudero has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dio Escudero 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!
Nice body kick there by Washington.
Escudero scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
Washington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escudero lands with a right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Escudero.
Washington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escudero throws a head punch that misses.
Escudero tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the cage.
Escudero wants to break free but Washington has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escudero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escudero can't break the clinch.
Escudero lands a hook that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escudero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escudero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escudero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escudero pushes Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Escudero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escudero scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Washington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Escudero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Escudero as Washington tries to tie him up.
Escudero throws a head punch that misses.
Escudero misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escudero lands a left hand.
Washington is looking to break free of the clinch but Escudero has double underhooks.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Washington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Escudero misses with some punches.
Escudero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Washington misses with some punches.
Escudero blocks an uppercut.
Escudero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington blocking some punches.
Jack Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escudero throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Escudero wants to break free but Washington has control.
Washington misses with an elbow strike.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington tries to circle away but Escudero has him pinned against the cage.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Escudero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escudero throws a head punch that misses.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escudero.
Escudero misses with some punches.
Escudero blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escudero.
Escudero throws a head punch that misses.
Escudero misses with a punch on the inside.
Escudero working hard to break the clinch.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Washington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Escudero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Escudero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escudero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington misses with some punches.
Escudero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escudero misses with the head strike.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Escudero.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dio Escudero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escudero, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dio Escudero!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xandaun Nopegalev (ranked 4026 p4p, 4221 weight class) and Kido Yasotaro (ranked 394 p4p, 404 weight class). Kido Yasotaro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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 Montreal, Xandaun Nopegalev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kido Yasotaro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yasotaro misses with a series of wild punches.
Nopegalev moves out of range of the strikes.
Nopegalev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yasotaro.
Yasotaro throws a jab when Nopegalev was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Yasotaro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Kido Yasotaro has been cut.
Nopegalev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yasotaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yasotaro throws the left hand but Nopegalev avoids the punch easily.
Nopegalev shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Yasotaro takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Nopegalev sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Yasotaro bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xandaun Nopegalev!
A relieved looking Xandaun Nopegalev 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Clark (ranked 4314 p4p, 5040 weight class) and Rodolfo Baird (ranked 411 p4p, 443 weight class). Rodolfo Baird has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Owen Clark's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodolfo Baird!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark throws a good cross that connects.
Baird throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
Baird drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Clark seems a little lost for a moment, as Baird dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird controlling the position from side mount.
Clark sneaks back into half guard.
Baird not doing much here.
It looks like Baird 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
Baird seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Clark wants to control but Baird is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baird stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baird drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
Clark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baird walks away with a smile on his face. Clark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baird throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Clark quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Clark lands a jab to the head.
Clark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baird at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird has managed to clinch.
Baird has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clark after a bit of a struggle.
Baird gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Clark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Baird rolls with it to try and escape but Clark cranks on the arm and Baird is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Owen Clark!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Mercer (ranked 3836 p4p, 4351 weight class) and Clarence Oconnor (ranked 377 p4p, 409 weight class). Oconnor has chosen Sdp Interlude-Travis Scott as his entrance music. Jake Mercer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clarence Oconnor!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oconnor connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Mercer misses.
Mercer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oconnor walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mercer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Oconnor swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mercer's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clarence Oconnor!
Clarence Oconnor looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Jake THE SPREADER.. fitting name seeing as he just let me own him'.
The defeated Jake Mercer had this to say: 'This is why we should only specialise in one thing ladies and gentlemen'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guo Wang (ranked 3759 p4p, 4080 weight class) and Zumbi dosPalmares (ranked 369 p4p, 393 weight class). Wang comes to the cage accompanied by Agni Kai. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guo Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zumbi dosPalmares!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang misses the shot to the body.
dosPalmares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wang stalks dosPalmares and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into dosPalmares's face. dosPalmares staggers backwards, shaken.
Wang staying out of range there.
dosPalmares rushes Wang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
dosPalmares working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by dosPalmares.
Wang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
dosPalmares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by dosPalmares.
dosPalmares lands a hook to the side of the head.
dosPalmares looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wang is trying to break the clinch but dosPalmares has him pressed against the cage.
dosPalmares lands a right hand.
dosPalmares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
dosPalmares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang blocking some punches.
dosPalmares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from dosPalmares.
Wang blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for dosPalmares.
dosPalmares lands a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by dosPalmares.
 It looks like Guo Wang has been cut.
dosPalmares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
dosPalmares lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from dosPalmares.
Wang is breathing heavily.
dosPalmares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
dosPalmares lands a nice uppercut.
dosPalmares breaks from the clinch.
dosPalmares closes the distance and clinches.
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!
dosPalmares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Wang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from dosPalmares.
 Wang is rocked!
A short uppercut from dosPalmares.
Oh Wang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dosPalmares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
dosPalmares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
dosPalmares misses with some punches.
dosPalmares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
dosPalmares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wangs head.
Wang tries to circle away but dosPalmares has him pinned against the cage.
dosPalmares working aggressively here.
Wang seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice right hand lands inside from dosPalmares.
Wang is trying to force a seperation but dosPalmares has the dominant position.
dosPalmares tries to throw a body punch but Wang avoids it by throwing dosPalmares back against the cage.
dosPalmares struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
dosPalmares throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang.
dosPalmares lands a shoulder strike.
Wang blocks a body shot from dosPalmares.
dosPalmares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
dosPalmares keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wang's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dosPalmares lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by dosPalmares.
dosPalmares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from dosPalmares.
dosPalmares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
dosPalmares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wangs head.
dosPalmares scores with a shoulder strike.
dosPalmares loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Wang senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zumbi dosPalmares!
A very excited looking Zumbi dosPalmares made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Norton (ranked 3304 p4p, 4997 weight class) and Jerome Jurab (ranked 330 p4p, 415 weight class). 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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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chandler Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerome Jurab!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton misses with a hook.
Norton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Norton dodges the punch combination from Jurab.
Norton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jurab looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jurab ducks under a wild hook from Norton.
Norton misses with a lunging right hand
and Jurab counters with a single leg into guard. Norton didn't expect that.
Norton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jurab is aware though and is defending well.
Jurab is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Norton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jurab really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Norton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jurab content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Norton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jurab tries to free his leg and advance position but Norton is retaining full guard.
Jurab is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurab slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jurab trying to control the position but Norton is working away.
Jurab lands a few punches from side control.
Norton tries to improve position but can't.
Jurab connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Norton some visible discomfort.
Norton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jurab happy to just control the position for now.
Jurab lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jurab working away.
Norton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jurab is trying to get an arm triangle but Norton is defending well.
Norton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jurab thows a huge punch but Norton dodges it nicely.
Jurab stops Norton from getting back to his feet.
Jurab working Norton over with strikes.
Norton is trying to stand up here but Jurab is controlling him well.
Jurab controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Norton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jurab is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jurab lands a nice short elbow.
Jurab winds up and cracks Norton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurab wants to control but Norton is keeping him busy.
Jurab working over Norton with some ground and pound. Norton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Norton tries to roll over but Jurab keeps him under control.
Jurab looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Norton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Norton is rocked!
Norton trying to control here.
Oh Norton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jurab is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jurab is pressing down on Norton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norton is holding on for now.
Jurab stops Norton from getting back to his feet.
Jurab takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jurab seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jurab lands a big elbow - Norton is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jurab!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Jurab!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trent Clay (ranked 1983 p4p, 4128 weight class) and Roderick Macias (ranked 168 p4p, 309 weight class). Roderick Macias will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trent Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roderick Macias!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macias uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clay has time to react.
Macias works the jab nicely.
Macias connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clay momentarily.
Clay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macias is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Macias tries to clinch up but Clay circles away and keeps his distance.
Macias scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clay in his tracks.
Clay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Macias is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Macias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clay circles away quickly and effectively.
Clay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macias avoids it really well and circles away.
Macias tests Clay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Macias throws a right hand that Clay ducks under and follows up with a left that Clay also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Macias sprawls well initially but Clay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Macias manages to get to full guard.
Macias being controlled here, momentarily.
Clay wants to control from the top but Macias keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clay defends it easily.
Clay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Macias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clay defends it easily.
Macias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clay scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clay is aware though and is defending well.
Clay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clay has managed to get both his arms back between Macias's legs - danger averted.
Macias looking for subs off his back but Clay has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Macias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clay pulls his head out easily.
Clay controlling the pace.
Macias looking for subs from the bottom but Clay mounts him!
Clay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clay unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macias is trying desperately to improve position.
Clay with good strikes from the mount here!
Clay jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Macias manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Clay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macias tries to escape but Clay is in control.
Macias is trying to work for a sweep but Clay has mounted him!
Macias is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macias is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Clay.
Clay lands a nice shot to the head.
Clay with shots to the head and body - Macias looks very uncomfortable down there.
Macias is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Clay has taken his back!
Macias staying busy and making it hard for Clay to control.
Clay is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Macias is in bad spot here.
Macias is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Clay gets his way!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macias is trying to shake Clay off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Clay won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Macias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roderick Macias will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clay tries to clinch up.
Macias is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Macias fails with a takedown attempt.
Macias wants to clinch up but Clay keeps it at a distance.
Macias tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Macias thinking.
Clay throws a series of punches but Macias moves out of range.
Clay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macias but Macias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clay drives through with a takedown into guard.
Macias is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Clay jumps guard but Macias stands there with Clay around his waist. Clay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Macias tightens his grip and picks Clay up, before dumping him to the ground. Clay manages to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macias drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Clay dives on top into guard.
Macias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clay passes into side control.
Clay trying to control the position but Macias is working away.
Clay stands up.
Macias has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Macias misses with a series of wild punches.
Clay moves in looking to clinch but Macias pushes him off.
And Macias tries to counter it with a takedown but Clay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clay drives through with a takedown into Macias's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Macias looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Clay has picked Macias up and slammed him! Macias can't keep hold of the triangle and Clay manages to pass to side control!
Macias sneaks out the side door and pushes Clay away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Trent Clay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macias takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macias gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Trent Clay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clay kicks Macias off and gets back to his feet.
Macias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macias walks into a stiff left hand from Clay.
Clay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clay lands a right hook to the body.
Macias throws a nice looking combination but Clay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roderick Macias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clay walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by Macias - just one landing.
Macias lands a glancing blow to the side of Clay's head.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch but Macias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macias lands with a nice body punch.
Clay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macias lands a slapping body shot.
Macias clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macias has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Clay is trying to keep an underhook but Macias manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Clay pushes Macias off and gets back to his feet.
Macias lands a head shot.
Macias tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clay slips a jab and a cross from Macias.
Clay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macias but Macias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clay scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macias connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clay lands a body shot.
Macias might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Macias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Macias lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clay doesn't seem phased though.
Clay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Macias decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Macias slips a nice elbow through Clay's hands, connecting with Clay's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay wants to control but Macias is keeping busy.
Macias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Macias scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Macias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Macias landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Macias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Macias working Clay over with strikes.
Macias slips a nice elbow through Clay's hands, connecting with Clay's forehead.
Clay is looking to improve his position.
Macias slips a nice elbow through Clay's hands, connecting with Clay's forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macias missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clay wants to improve his position but Macias is controlling well.
Clay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Macias scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roderick Macias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Macias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Macias's guard.
Clay is standing up over Macias. Macias looks to escape but Clay dives into side control.
Macias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clay decides to stand back up. Clay steps back and let's Macias get back to his feet.
Macias wants to clinch.
Clay shoots in looking for a takedown but Macias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clay scores with a shot to the body.
Macias moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Clay sneaks back into half guard.
Macias drops an elbow to the side of Clay's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macias landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macias slips a nice elbow through Clay's hands, connecting with Clay's forehead.
Clay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Macias connects with a nice short shot to Clay's temple.
Macias winds up and cracks Clay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Macias seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Macias lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clay has hold of Macias's hands but Macias slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Macias thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clay's head.
Macias slips a nice elbow through Clay's hands, connecting with Clay's forehead.
Macias winds up and cracks Clay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Macias working Clay over with strikes.
Clay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Macias.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macias seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Macias stands up from half guard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Macias.
Macias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clay moves forwards but Macias connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay takes the fight into the clinch.
Macias lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Macias.
A nice left hand lands by Macias.
Clay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Macias pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macias looking for subs off his back but Clay has passed one foot through into half guard.
Macias actively working from the bottom here.
Macias actively working from the bottom here.
Clay looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Macias looking for a kimura from the bottom but Clay passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay tries to move into full mount but can't pass Macias's legs.
Macias is trying to get back to his feet.
Macias is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Clay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Macias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clay trying to control from half guard but Macias is working away.
Macias actively working from the bottom here.
Clay decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roderick Macias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Macias winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Macias!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Yorgan (ranked 2762 p4p, 3065 weight class) and Ravi Callueghes (ranked 292 p4p, 325 weight class). Jonah Yorgan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ravi Callueghes's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonah Yorgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ravi Callueghes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yorgan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Callueghes to the ground. Yorgan is now in Callueghes's guard.
Yorgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yorgan stopping the sweep attempt from Callueghes.
Callueghes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yorgan defends it easily.
Callueghes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yorgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yorgan is pushing down on Callueghes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Callueghes is fighting to maintain full guard but Yorgan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Callueghes is defending against the submission attempts here by Yorgan.
Yorgan is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yorgan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Callueghes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Callueghes is looking for a sweep. Yorgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yorgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yorgan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yorgan is working for a submission of some sort.
Yorgan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yorgan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Callueghes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Callueghes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Callueghes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bigfoot BJJ. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Callueghes wants to sweep but no luck.
Callueghes has his foot on Yorgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yorgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Callueghes is looking for a triangle but Yorgan pushes his legs off easily.
Callueghes wants to sweep here but Yorgan controlling him for the moment.
Yorgan drops back looking for a leg! Callueghes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Callueghes manages to kick Yorgan off! Yorgan jumps back into Callueghes's guard.
Callueghes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yorgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yorgan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yorgan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Callueghes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yorgan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Callueghes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yorgan is keeping the position for now.
Callueghes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Callueghes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yorgan, who protects the arm well.
Yorgan is looking for a sweep.
Callueghes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yorgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Callueghes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Callueghes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yorgan manages to get back to half guard.
Yorgan actively working from the bottom here.
Yorgan looking for submissions off his back.
Yorgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Callueghes pulls his head out easily.
Yorgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Callueghes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yorgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yorgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Callueghes pulls his head out easily.
Callueghes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Callueghes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Callueghes wants to free his trapped foot but Yorgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yorgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Callueghes.
Yorgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Callueghes passes to side control.
Yorgan tries to bench press Callueghes off him but Callueghes keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callueghes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Callueghes tries for a kimura but Yorgan is defending well.
Yorgan is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ravi Callueghes will probably get the nod.
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.
Callueghes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yorgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Callueghes defends it easily.
Yorgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Callueghes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yorgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Callueghes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yorgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Callueghes has managed to get both his arms back between Yorgan's legs - danger averted.
Ravi Callueghes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Callueghes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callueghes passes Yorgan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Callueghes is looking to advance position but Yorgan won't allow it.
Callueghes is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Callueghes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yorgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yorgan is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Callueghes locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Yorgan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ravi Callueghes!
During a confident post fight interview, Ravi Callueghes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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