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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Power Bottom (ranked 4406 p4p, 5559 weight class) and John De Oliveira (ranked 255 p4p, 309 weight class). Bottom comes to the cage accompanied by Karma Chameleon. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 Las Vegas, Power Bottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John De Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottom looks to land a combination but De Oliveira avoids it well.
Bottom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bottom clobbers De Oliveira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Oliveira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bottom's head backwards.
Bottom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Bottom.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bottom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donk. Bottom catches De Oliveira right on the button with a cross.
Bottom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Oliveira with a poor takedown
and Bottom counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bottom.
Bottom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Oliveira at a distance.
De Oliveira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bottom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bottom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bottom wants it to stay on the feet.
Power Bottom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John De Oliveira.
De Oliveira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Bottom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Oliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bottom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Oliveira's head.
Bottom lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Oliveira fails with the takedown.
De Oliveira looks winded!
De Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bottom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bottom avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Oliveira misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Bottom does it's job there.
Bottom sizes up De Oliveira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bottom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Oliveira has time to react.
Power Bottom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bottom connects with a body shot.
Bottom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bottom.
Bottom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottom sets himself, and De Oliveira steps forward looking for the clinch! Bottom avoids it this time.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Bottom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bottom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bottom scores with a jab. De Oliveira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Oliveira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bottom's waist but Bottom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Oliveira off to one side.
Bottom lands with an overhand left.
De Oliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bottom scores with a hook to the body. De Oliveira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bottom shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Oliveira eats them both and turns towards Bottom to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottom scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Oliveira on the side of the head.
De Oliveira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
 De Oliveira is rocked!
Bottom scores with the left hand. De Oliveira knows he should have avoided that one.
De Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Bottom finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottom drops De Oliveira with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but De Oliveira looks back up at him and smiles so Bottom waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bottom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
and Bottom counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts De Oliveira! He's just covering up as Bottom starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Power Bottom!
A very excited looking Power Bottom 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Maxwell (ranked 4427 p4p, 4731 weight class) and Derek Bly (ranked 385 p4p, 398 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 light 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, Adonis Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Bly!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bly throws a right and a left that Maxwell avoids nicely.
Maxwell 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.
Bly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maxwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maxwell's guard.
Maxwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bly defends well.
Maxwell lands a decent punch to the body there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maxwell is on top in guard.
Maxwell lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maxwell wants to control from the top but Bly keeps moving.
Maxwell is in close to Bly'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.
Maxwell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bly is looking to stand up but Maxwell isn't so interested in that idea.
Maxwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maxwell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bly trying to keep a closed guard but Maxwell is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Maxwell cracks Bly with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maxwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bly keeping full guard, as Maxwell tries to pass.
Maxwell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bly looking for a sweep. Not yet Bly, not yet.
Bly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maxwell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maxwell sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maxwell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maxwell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maxwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maxwell has managed to get both his arms back between Bly's legs - danger averted.
Maxwell is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bly trying to keep a closed guard but Maxwell is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maxwell controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bly wants to clinch.
Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maxwell feinted with a counter takedown.
Maxwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maxwell shoots in and gets a takedown into Bly's guard.
Maxwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maxwell scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bly working for submissions but it's allowed Maxwell to get to half guard.
Bly looks winded!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maxwell trying to mount his opponent but Bly defends it.
Maxwell lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxwell is taking a breather. Bly says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maxwell drops an elbow to the side of Bly's head.
Maxwell is looking for a kimura but Bly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maxwell to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Maxwell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bly connects with the punch.
Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Maxwell backs off Bly throws a huge counter combo but Maxwell manages to avoid it all.
Maxwell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bly is trying to defend but Maxwell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maxwell controlling the action here.
Maxwell is looking for a kimura but Bly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maxwell to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell moves into full mount! Bly won't be happy about that!
Maxwell content just to control the position here.
Bly is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell controlling his opponent.
Maxwell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Bly is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bly and Maxwell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bly, who protects the arm well.
Maxwell staying calm.
Adonis Maxwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bly is looking to regain half guard here but Maxwell keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two 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.
Maxwell wants to control for a moment but Bly uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Maxwell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maxwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maxwell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maxwell slips a nice elbow through Bly's hands, connecting with Bly's forehead.
Bly is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bly misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Maxwell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maxwell wants to free his trapped foot but Bly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bly wants to get back to full guard.
Maxwell controlling the pace.
Maxwell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maxwell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maxwell is trying to control the action in half guard but Bly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maxwell is nestled in close to Bly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maxwell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Maxwell seems content to control.
Bly taking some punishment here, with Maxwell in his half guard.
Maxwell is looking for a kimura here.
Maxwell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maxwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maxwell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maxwell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Maxwell dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maxwell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bly manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maxwell looking to sit in guard and control but Bly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maxwell 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.
Maxwell tries to strike from the bottom.
Maxwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maxwell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maxwell has a closed guard, preventing Bly from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maxwell working for a triangle but Bly defends it easily.
Maxwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bly preventing the sweep.
Bly wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Maxwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bly is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bly wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Maxwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bly gets back to full guard.
Bly wants to improve his position but instead Maxwell has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is working for a submission of some sort.
Maxwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maxwell is trying to work for a kimura but Bly is defending well.
Maxwell slips a nice elbow through Bly's hands, connecting with Bly's forehead.
Maxwell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maxwell.
Maxwell is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell slows the pace down in half guard.
Maxwell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Derek Bly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adonis Maxwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maxwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adonis Maxwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maxwell, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Maxwell!
A very excited looking Adonis Maxwell 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wiremu Williamson (ranked 1720 p4p, 4206 weight class) and Prince Schneider (ranked 134 p4p, 250 weight class). Schneider is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Can You Hear The Music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wiremu Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Prince Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneider takes one on the button.
Schneider closes the distance and pushes Williamson back into the cage.
Schneider is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Williamson.
Williamson throws a punch but it's blocked by Schneider.
Schneider tries to score a body lock takedown but Williamson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williamson decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williamson trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson looking for a guillotine here but Schneider defends easily.
Schneider is looking to stand up but Williamson won't let him.
Williamson looking for a sweep. Not yet Williamson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williamson being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
It looks like Schneider 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 stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wiremu Williamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schneider misses with a head kick.
Williamson moves away from the strike by Schneider.
Williamson is looking to counter punch.
Schneider clinches up against the cage.
Schneider is trying to drag Williamson to the mat but Williamson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williamson lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Williamson.
Williamson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wiremu Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Schneider.
Williamson lands a shot to the body.
Williamson struggles to land a body shot inside as Schneider controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Williamson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson lands a body punch.
Williamson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schneider prevents a body shot from Williamson.
Williamson digs a right hand underneath Schneider's ribcage. Schneider let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williamson lands a body punch.
Williamson lands with a short shot to the head.
Schneider jumps into guard, dragging Williamson to the mat.
Schneider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williamson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williamson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Schneider keeps moving.
Williamson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson throws a big right hand that misses.
Schneider wants to sweep here but Williamson controlling him for the moment.
Williamson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schneider is keeping the position for now.
Schneider looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williamson is one step ahead there.
Schneider controls Williamson momentarily but Williamson frees himself.
Williamson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schneider on the ground.
Schneider is looking for a triangle but Williamson pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schneider is looking for a triangle but Williamson pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schneider is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Williamson has his hands clasped together but Schneider extends and breaks Williamson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Schneider.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prince Schneider!
An out of breath Prince Schneider thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gu Riddle (ranked 2312 p4p, 5023 weight class) and Cole Dunn (ranked 182 p4p, 318 weight class). Gu Riddle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gu Riddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cole Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riddle circles away.
Riddle throws a sloppy head kick
and Dunn counters by moving into the clinch.
Dunn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dunn jumps guard.
Riddle gets to his feet - Dunn follows without any prompting.
Dunn dodges the punch combination from Riddle.
Dunn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddle.
Riddle gets caught napping as Dunn dives in and scores a takedown. Riddle manages to retain guard.
Riddle pushes Dunn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Riddle.
Dunn is looking for the big counter here.
Riddle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Riddle.
Riddle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riddle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Riddle showed some decent athleticism there.
Dunn is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn trying to control here.
Dunn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dunn.
Dunn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dunn keeping full guard, as Riddle tries to pass.
Dunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riddle wants to control from the top but Dunn keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dunn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dunn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
Riddle keeping full guard, as Dunn tries to pass.
Riddle wants to get back to his feet but Dunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dunn controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riddle seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Riddle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riddle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Dunn controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dunn wants to stand but Riddle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riddle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riddle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riddle thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dunn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dunn fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gu Riddle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Riddle keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Riddle. Those never looked like landing.
Riddle throws out a leg kick but Dunn moves out of range and Riddle only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riddle.
A head kick misses from Riddle.
Dunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Dunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunn has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
Riddle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dunn lands a right hook to the body.
Dunn tries to clinch there but Riddle circles away.
Dunn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Riddle takes a step back to recover.
Riddle fails to land the takedown.
Dunn dodges the punch combination from Riddle.
An inside leg kick from Riddle misses.
Riddle swings for the body but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn feints the counter takedown.
Dunn scores with a takedown into Riddle's guard.
Riddle wants to get back to his feet but Dunn passes into half guard.
Dunn prevents Riddle from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dunn.
Dunn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dunn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dunn trying to control from half guard but Riddle is working away.
Dunn is looking to advance position but Riddle won't allow it.
Dunn trying to control the action but Riddle is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riddle is refusing to be controlled, as Dunn sits in half guard.
Dunn is thwarting Riddle's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dunn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Riddle!
Dunn content just to control the position here.
Dunn with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Riddle is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riddle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Dunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dunn has managed to clinch.
Dunn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dunn lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Riddle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Riddle tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunn is retaining full guard.
Dunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riddle.
Dunn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riddle manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riddle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dunn defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dunn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Riddle.
Dunn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Riddle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dunn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Riddle is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Riddle wants to get back to his feet.
Riddle gets back to half guard.
Dunn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cole Dunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dunn wants to free his trapped foot but Riddle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dunn seems to be looking for submissions.
Dunn is keen to just control but Riddle is a slippery customer.
Riddle looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dunn passes into side control!
Dunn working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dunn taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Dunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dunn 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Dunn!
Cole Dunn gave a mention to Going The Distance in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Tyson (ranked 1981 p4p, 26000 weight class) and Slade McBade (ranked 203 p4p, 455 weight class). Tyson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Till I Collapse - Eminem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slade McBade!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBade fails with the takedown.
McBade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBade moves away.
McBade misses with a right hand
and Tyson counters with a nice body shot.
McBade misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyson cracks McBade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
McBade doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a three punch combo that has McBade backing up. McBade nods at Tyson to acknowledge the strikes.
Martin Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade McBade.
McBade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson cracks McBade with a good jab.
McBade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McBade manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tyson on his heels. He'll look to pass Tyson's guard now, I'm sure.
Tyson has control of McBade's left arm, preventing McBade from doing any damage.
McBade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyson controlling McBade's posture.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McBade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McBade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyson is pulling down on McBade's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slade McBade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBade tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McBade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McBade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McBade closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBade is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Tyson scores with a decent looking hook.
McBade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBade misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McBade looks winded!
McBade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson throws a big counter combination but McBade scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tyson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McBade looks to clinch
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
McBade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McBade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McBade fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Tyson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tyson duly obliges.
McBade throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyson as he connects with a hook.
Tyson jabs McBade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyson thuds a left hand into McBade's body.
McBade takes one to the side of the head.
Tyson lands a body shot.
McBade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyson throws a big counter combination but McBade scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Tyson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
McBade throws a lazy right hand but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
McBade tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tyson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McBade thinking.
Sloppy strikes from McBade. Those never looked like landing.
McBade dives in and grabs Tyson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes down on McBade's head and hops out.
McBade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from McBade. Those never looked like landing.
McBade misses with a combination
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBade is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martin Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson jabs at McBade's body.
Tyson is looking to wear down McBade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McBade tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
McBade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McBade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McBade gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tyson.
Martin Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson thuds a left hand into McBade's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Tyson scores with a four punch combination!
Tyson lands a nice hook to McBade's body. McBade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyson scores with a hook.
Tyson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McBade fails with a takedown attempt.
As McBade looks to move away, Tyson throws a big counter combo but McBade just gets out of the way.
Martin Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade McBade.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McBade has time to react.
McBade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McBade shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but McBade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McBade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looks to land a combination but McBade avoids it well.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
McBade darts in trying to clinch
and Tyson counters with a left to the body.
McBade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Tyson tests McBade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyson stuffs the takedown attempt from McBade. McBade gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBade can do to turn this around?
Tyson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McBade is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Tyson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tyson gets in close and tags McBade with a short punch that almost sends McBade to the mat! Oh McBade is in big trouble! He turns his back on Tyson, trying to create some distance but Tyson rushes him, striking wildly and McBade goes down! The referee tackles Tyson into the cage to end the fight! Tyson is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Tyson!
Martin Tyson opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darien Tapia (ranked 3194 p4p, 3498 weight class) and Arjun Harrington (ranked 315 p4p, 338 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darien Tapia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arjun Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Harrington.
Tapia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tapia thinking.
Harrington throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Tapia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tapia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapia loads up on a big right hand but Harrington slips the punch.
Tapia misses with an uppercut.
Harrington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch lands to the side of Tapia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Tapia.
Harrington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tapia.
We've been hearing reports that Tapia has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tapia clinches up against the cage.
Harrington blocks an elbow strike.
Harrington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tapia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tapia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tapia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tapia ducks right into an uppercut from Harrington.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Harrington both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Darien Tapia has been cut.
Tapia throws a right and a left that Harrington avoids nicely.
Tapia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tapia lands the left hand.
Tapia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harrington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington avoids the body shot from Tapia.
Tapia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tapia misses with an uppercut. Harrington saw that one coming.
Tapia throws out a loose jab but Harrington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tapia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tapia is pressed up against the cage. Harrington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tapia down to the mat. Tapia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harrington slips under a jab.
Harrington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Darien Tapia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapia clinches up against the cage.
Tapia successfully pulls guard.
Harrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tapia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrington is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tapia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tapia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harrington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tapia is keeping the position for now.
Tapia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrington is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tapia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Harrington uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harrington is looking to take a break and control but Tapia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tapia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harrington on the ground.
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.
Tapia tries to buck Harrington off but Harrington is having none of it.
Harrington is working Tapia over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tapia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tapia is not content to let Harrington control the position.
Tapia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tapia looking for submissions off his back.
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 Darien Tapia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darien Tapia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tapia has Harrington up against the cage in a clinch.
Tapia gets control of Harrington's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tapia will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tapia working for a triangle but Harrington defends it easily.
Tapia keeping moving, preventing Harrington from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington slips nicely into half guard.
Tapia tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Harrington has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tapia is working hard here to advance position.
Harrington looking to control but Tapia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harrington controlling from mount.
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.
Harrington scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tapia's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Tapia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tapia wants to get back to his feet.
Tapia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tapia taking shots to the head.
Harrington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tapia is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapia working to try and regain half guard.
Harrington moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tapia has worked his arm free - good work by Tapia!
Tapia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Harrington has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Harrington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tapia has escaped the position, nice work there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Harrington working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Tapia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harrington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tapia regains half guard.
Tapia is staying active underneath Harrington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harrington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tapia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tapia is looking for a triangle but Harrington pushes his legs off easily.
Tapia keeping moving, preventing Harrington from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arjun Harrington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darien Tapia'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. And we move into the final round!
Harrington lands a nice looking body shot.
Harrington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tapia as he avoids it easily.
Tapia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harrington digs a good hook to Tapia's body.
Tapia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tapia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tapia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tapia scores with a jab to the head.
Tapia connects with a body shot that sends Harrington's belly button to the back.
Tapia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrington.
Harrington goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Harrington blocks a jab.
Tapia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tapia lands with a cross.
Harrington darts in looking for a takedown but Tapia gets double underhooks and turns Harrington into the cage.
Harrington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tapia counters with a stiff right hand.
Darien Tapia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjun Harrington.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Harrington blocks an elbow strike from Tapia.
Tapia tries to work over Harrington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tapia walks away with a smile on his face. Harrington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tapia throws a hook but Harrington blocks it.
Harrington wants to counter with a clinch but Tapia pushes him away.
Tapia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrington goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Harrington shoots in and drives through. Tapia sprawls well.
Harrington digs a good hook to Tapia's body.
Harrington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tapia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrington ducks under a wild hook from Tapia.
Harrington defending well as Tapia loads up on a big left hand.
Harrington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapia throws out the jab.
Arjun Harrington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tapia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tapia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington fails to land the takedown.
Tapia throws out a loose jab but Harrington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tapia throws the left hand but Harrington avoids the punch easily.
Tapia scores with the left hand. Harrington knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrington cracks Tapia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tapia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good body shot from Tapia.
Tapia throws an elbow that misses.
A hook to the body from Harrington.
Tapia prevents the takedown attempt.
Harrington lands with a left to the head.
Harrington blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Harrington.
A body shot lands from Tapia.
Harrington gets control of Tapia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harrington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tapia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tapia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harrington is trying to keep Tapia in close.
Harrington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tapia.
Tapia connects with a couple of short punches.
Tapia advances to half guard.
Harrington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tapia is working away from the top position though.
Tapia throws a strike but Harrington avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tapia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrington is keeping the position for now.
Harrington looking to control.
Tapia wants to stand and escape but instead Harrington has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tapia looking for a guillotine here but Harrington defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington looking to sit in guard and control but Tapia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tapia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tapia stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Harrington has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Tapia manages to get his head free but now Harrington has transitioned to an armbar! Tapia grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Harrington! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arjun Harrington!
A very excited looking Arjun Harrington 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Magomedullah Magomedsharipov (ranked 2953 p4p, 3159 weight class) and Devin Cordova (ranked 220 p4p, 237 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Magomedullah Magomedsharipov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Devin Cordova!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedsharipov.
Cordova connects with a nice looking jab.
Cordova feints a jab promting Magomedsharipov to slip. Cordova then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magomedsharipov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cordova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cordova is looking to clinch but Magomedsharipov is avoiding it.
Magomedsharipov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedsharipov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cordova lands a slapping body shot.
Cordova lands a right hook to the body.
Cordova lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooh!!! Cordova has knocked Magomedsharipov down with a huge combo! Cordova steps away and waves a wobbly Magomedsharipov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Magomedsharipov is rocked!
Cordova moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Magomedsharipov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cordova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cordova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedsharipov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cordova smiles and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cordova, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordova wants to clinch.
Cordova wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cordova throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Magomedsharipov crashing down! Magomedsharipov tries to stagger back to his feet but Cordova just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Magomedsharipov asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Cordova!
A very excited looking Devin Cordova rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xzavier Carson (ranked 2533 p4p, 4441 weight class) and Domingos Henriques (ranked 270 p4p, 392 weight class). Domingos Henriques has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xzavier Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domingos Henriques!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henriques catches Carson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carson walks into a jab.
Carson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Henriques connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carson scrambles back to his feet.
Carson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Henriques works Carson's body with a nice hook.
Henriques lands with an overhand left.
Carson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Henriques.
Henriques scores with a jab. Carson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henriques lands with a good body shot.
Carson gets the takedown into side control.
Henriques parries the strikes from Carson easily there. Carson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Henriques to escape.
Carson trying to control the position but Henriques is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriques seems a little lost for a moment, as Carson dominates the positioning.
Henriques is trying to get back to half guard.
Henriques felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Carson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Henriques is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Henriques manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Henriques stalling away here and it's allowed Carson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Carson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henriques is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriques wants to control from the top but Carson keeps moving.
Carson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henriques.
Henriques seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Henriques 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.
Carson is pulling down on Henriques's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henriques seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Henriques stands up over Carson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henriques controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henriques keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carson being controlled here, momentarily.
Carson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henriques stays in close to Carson's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henriques lands with a shot to the body.
Jab from Henriques.
Henriques lands a jab to the head.
Carson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henriques fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carson on the side of the head.
Henriques is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henriques getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domingos Henriques dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Henriques lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henriques displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carson.
Carson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Henriques with a jab.
Domingos Henriques seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henriques lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henriques has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henriques swivels and escapes.
Carson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carson 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.
Carson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henriques swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henriques keeping moving, preventing Carson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson being controlled here momentarily.
Carson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Henriques has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Carson manages to get his head free but now Henriques has transitioned to an armbar! Carson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Henriques! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Domingos Henriques!
Domingos Henriques 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Yosef Yasir Yurchon (ranked 3036 p4p, 3868 weight class) and Xander Moon (ranked 228 p4p, 277 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yosef Yasir Yurchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Moon!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Yurchon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moon has closed the distance and engaged Yurchon in a clinch.
Yurchon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yurchon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moon prevents a body shot from Yurchon.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Yurchon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon throws a head punch that misses.
Yurchon swings wildly with an uppercut but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yurchon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yurchon misses with a punch on the inside.
Yurchon misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moon.
Yurchon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moon's elbow.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yurchon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moon working aggressively here.
Moon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Moon lands a nice uppercut.
Yurchon misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yurchon.
Moon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yurchon backwards.
Yurchon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yurchon fails to land.
Yurchon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yurchon throws a punch but it's blocked by Moon.
Moon throws a head punch that misses.
Yurchon blocks an uppercut.
Yurchon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yurchon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yurchon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moon throws a head punch that misses.
Moon working aggressively here.
Moon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moon misses with some punches.
Yurchon presses Moon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yurchon lands an uppercut.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Yurchon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yurchon.
Yurchon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Moon on the inside.
Yurchon lands a left hand.
Yurchon blocks an uppercut.
Moon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yurchon blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Yurchon.
Moon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moon blocks an uppercut.
Moon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moon lands with a left to the head.
Yurchon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moon blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yurchon.
Yurchon takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moon throws a punch but it's blocked by Yurchon.
Moon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moon throws a punch but it's blocked by Yurchon.
Yurchon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yurchon blocks an uppercut.
Yurchon blocks an uppercut.
Moon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yurchon fails to land.
Yurchon throws a punch but it's blocked by Moon.
Yurchon misses with the head strike.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Moon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moon throws a head punch that misses.
Yurchon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yurchon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Yurchon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moon misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moon lands with a left to the head.
Yurchon blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yurchon fails to land.
Moon misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon throws a head punch that misses.
Yurchon pushes Moon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yurchon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yurchon scores with a shoulder strike.
Yurchon can't find room to land a body shot as Moon controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yurchon.
Moon throws a head punch that misses.
Moon throws a head punch that misses.
Yurchon blocks an uppercut.
Moon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yurchon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moon has a couple of punches blocked by Yurchon.
Yurchon throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Moon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yurchon has a couple of punches blocked by Moon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xander Moon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
Yurchon working aggressively here.
Moon misses with some punches.
Moon working aggressively here.
Yurchon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yurchon cracks Moon with a nice body shot.
Yurchon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yurchon lands with a light punch inside.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Yurchon uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yurchon.
Yurchon tries to throw a body punch but Moon avoids it by throwing Yurchon back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon gets through Yurchon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moon blocking some punches.
Yurchon throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yurchon.
Yurchon working aggressively here.
Yurchon lands a hook that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yurchon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurchon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yurchon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yurchon.
Yurchon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yurchon lands with a right to the head.
Yurchon misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
Moon misses with a punch on the inside.
Yurchon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yurchon misses with a punch on the inside.
Yurchon throws a head punch that misses.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Moon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Moon misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yurchon.
A shot in the inside from Moon.
Xander Moon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yurchon lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon throws a punch but it's blocked by Yurchon.
Moon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yurchon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yurchon blocking some punches.
Yurchon misses with a punch on the inside.
Moon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yurchon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moon blocks an uppercut.
Yurchon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moon lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Yurchon.
Yurchon has a couple of punches blocked by Moon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moon.
Yurchon blocks an uppercut.
Yurchon working aggressively here.
Moon throws a head punch that misses.
Yurchon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yurchon working aggressively here.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Yurchon fails to land.
Moon throws a head punch that misses.
Yurchon blocking some punches.
Yurchon presses Moon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yurchon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Moon.
Moon blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yurchon fails to land.
Yurchon throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Moon fails to land.
Yurchon blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Yurchon fails to land.
Yurchon swings wildly with an uppercut but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moon has a couple of punches blocked by Yurchon.
Yurchon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yurchon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Yurchon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon has a couple of punches blocked by Moon.
Yurchon scores with a hook to the body.
Moon misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yurchon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yurchon throws a head punch that misses.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Moon pushes Yurchon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Yurchon.
Yurchon misses with the head strike.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Yurchon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Yurchon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moon.
Yurchon digs a right hand underneath Moon's ribcage. Moon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yurchon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moons head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yosef Yasir Yurchon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yurchon lands with a nice body punch.
Yurchon misses with a wild body shot.
Moon moves into the clinch.
Yurchon lands with a light punch inside.
Yurchon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moon.
Yurchon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moon misses with some punches.
Yurchon has a couple of punches blocked by Moon.
Yurchon throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moon.
Moon blocks an uppercut.
Yurchon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moon's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Yurchon fails to land.
Yurchon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Moon.
Yurchon throws a punch but it's blocked by Moon.
Moon blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yurchon swings wildly with an uppercut but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurchon throws a punch but it's blocked by Moon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yurchon blocking some punches.
Yurchon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yurchon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yurchon throws a head punch that misses.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Yurchon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yurchon.
Yurchon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moon blocking some punches.
Yurchon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yurchon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yurchon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
Moon scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yurchon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yurchon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yurchon swings wildly with an uppercut but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yurchons head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yurchon lands a hook that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
Moon blocks an uppercut.
Yurchon misses with some punches.
Yurchon misses with a punch on the inside.
Moon has a couple of punches blocked by Yurchon.
Yurchon swings wildly with an uppercut but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moon misses with some punches.
Moon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moon pushes Yurchon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moon misses with a punch on the inside.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yurchon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon lands a left hand.
Moon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moon misses with a punch on the inside.
Moon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Yurchon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon misses with a punch on the inside.
Yurchon working aggressively here.
Yurchon blocking some punches.
Moon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yurchon blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yurchon fails to land.
Yurchon can't find room to land a body shot as Moon controls the action.
Yurchon throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yurchon.
Yurchon throws a punch but it's blocked by Moon.
Yurchon throws a head punch that misses.
Yurchon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yurchon blocking some punches.
Moon working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yurchon tries to work over Moon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moon throws a punch but it's blocked by Yurchon.
A head punch on the inside from Yurchon fails to land.
Yurchon working aggressively here.
Moon blocks an uppercut.
Yurchon has a couple of punches blocked by Moon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yurchon swings wildly with an uppercut but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurchon has a couple of punches blocked by Moon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moon.
Yurchon blocks an uppercut.
Yurchon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moon blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Yurchon.
Yurchon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moon working aggressively here.
Yurchon throws a head punch that misses.
Moon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yosef Yasir Yurchon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yurchon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yosef Yasir Yurchon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aron Pham (ranked 2276 p4p, 2357 weight class) and Solomon Silva (ranked 247 p4p, 252 weight class). Solomon Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Pham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Solomon Silva!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pham moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Pham misses with a hook to the body
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pham scores with a nice right hand.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Pham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
I was talking to Pham's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silva blocks a body shot from Pham.
Pham tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Pham has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pham struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Pham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Pham tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pham keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Pham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pham gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pham lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pham.
Pham digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pham lands with a short shot to the head.
Pham blocking some punches.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva trying to stall but Pham improves his position.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pham has him pressed against the cage.
Pham can't get the takedown.
Pham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Pham.
Pham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pham struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Pham lands a right hand.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Pham is controlling him.
Pham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pham.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Pham.
Pham lands an uppercut.
Pham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pham.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pham has him pressed against the cage.
Pham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pham lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Pham.
Pham just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Pham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Pham.
Pham tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pham misses with a punch on the inside.
Pham goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Pham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pham stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pham moves into the clinch.
Pham is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Pham.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pham has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pham has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Pham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pham misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pham misses with some punches.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pham gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Silva tries to kick Pham off but Pham keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pham lands strikes from half guard.
Silva is staying active underneath Pham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pham throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Silva to regain full guard.
Pham working some strikes from top position.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Pham is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pham is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pham wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Pham is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva 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.
Pham wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva blocks a body shot from Pham.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Pham tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Pham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Pham.
Pham struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
A short right from Pham.
Pham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Pham works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pham gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Pham dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Pham moves into the clinch.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aron Pham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pham can't get the takedown.
Pham is working Silva over against the cage.
Pham misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pham pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Pham has Silva pressed against the cage.
Pham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Pham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pham has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Pham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Pham.
Silva looking to stall.
Pham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pham.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Pham has double underhooks.
Aron Pham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva avoiding damage.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Pham improves position.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Pham can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Pham is trying to trip Silva. He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pham persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pham content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Silva has locked up a guillotine! Silva's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pham is holding on here and Silva must be using up a lot of energy. Pham has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Silva gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Solomon Silva!
Solomon Silva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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