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FCL 82 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onyx Outlaw (ranked 1842 p4p, 1865 weight class) and Hamza Kosen (ranked 78 p4p, 79 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Onyx Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hamza Kosen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosen lands an overhand right.
Kosen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 It looks like Hamza Kosen has been cut.
Kosen lunges at Outlaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Outlaw's hand.
Kosen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosen throws a right and a left that Outlaw avoids nicely.
Kosen ducks under a wild hook from Outlaw.
Kosen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kosen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outlaw.
Kosen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outlaw is looking for a sweep. Kosen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kosen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kosen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kosen thows a huge punch but Outlaw dodges it nicely.
Kosen thows a huge punch but Outlaw dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Outlaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosen.
Kosen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kosen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Outlaw defending well though.
Kosen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outlaw's head.
Outlaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Outlaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosen.
Kosen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Outlaw has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kosen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kosen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Outlaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kosen on the ground.
Kosen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Outlaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Outlaw tries to get out of the position.
Kosen throwing shots but Outlaw is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kosen is nestled in close to Outlaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kosen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kosen wants to control but Outlaw is keeping him busy.
Outlaw is looking to improve his position.
Outlaw tries to kick Kosen off but Kosen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kosen working over Outlaw with some ground and pound. Outlaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kosen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Outlaw is trying to stand.
Kosen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kosen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosen trying to control from half guard but Outlaw is working away.
Kosen thows a huge punch but Outlaw dodges it nicely.
Kosen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kosen trying to control from half guard but Outlaw is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kosen seems to be working for a kimura but Outlaw defends the submission attempt.
Kosen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Outlaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosen.
Kosen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kosen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Outlaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosen.
Kosen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kosen stalling.
Kosen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Outlaw wants to control but Kosen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kosen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outlaw's head.
Kosen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Outlaw defending well though.
Kosen trying to control the action but Outlaw is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Kosen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamza Kosen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kosen digs a good body shot into Outlaw's ribs.
Kosen lands a body shot.
Outlaw throws a looping overhand right but Kosen ducks down to avoid it.
Outlaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kosen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Outlaw takes one on the button.
Kosen connects with a nice looking jab.
Kosen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Outlaw goes down! Can Kosen finish him!?
 Outlaw is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Outlaw is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kosen passes Outlaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Outlaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Kosen is controlling the pace.
Kosen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kosen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kosen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Outlaw!
Hamza Kosen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Outlaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Outlaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kosen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Outlaw can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kosen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Outlaw hang on?
Kosen with the ground and pound from mount.
Kosen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Outlaw is surviving well by controlling Kosen's body position as best he can.
Kosen connects with a bit shot that sees Outlaw covering up! More strikes from Kosen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kosen is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamza Kosen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Hunter (ranked 2397 p4p, 3406 weight class) and Plugger Dukes (ranked 264 p4p, 347 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Plugger Dukes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dukes's guard.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunter postures up in Dukes's guard and throws a big left but Dukes blocks it.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Dukes has wrist control.
Hunter 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.
Dukes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dukes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hunter has Dukes in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Dukes throws a big right hand that misses.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Dukes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
Hunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dukes defends well.
Dukes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dukes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dukes defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dukes takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dukes is one step ahead there.
Hunter pulls Dukes in close to prevent any damage.
Hunter working for a triangle but Dukes defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Dukes tries to pass.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dukes wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Dukes throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dukes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunter scores with a spinning back kick!
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.
Hunter feints and then cracks Dukes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dukes down.
Hunter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dukes sprawls well initially but Hunter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Dukes dodges it nicely.
Hunter seems to be looking for submissions.
Hunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dukes taking some punishment here, with Hunter in his half guard.
Dukes is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Dukes dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Hunter 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.
Hunter drops Dukes with a nice combination! Hunter dives into Dukes's guard, looking to finish!
 Dukes is rocked!
It looks like Plugger Dukes has been cut.
Hunter lands a couple of digs.
Dukes is still in real trouble! Can Hunter finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Dukes 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.
Dukes seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dukes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunter stands up over Dukes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving.
Hunter loads up on a big left hand. Dukes felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hunter looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dukes can't hide his disappointment, as Hunter celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Hunter!
A less than humble Chad Hunter misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Brown (ranked 204 p4p, 561 weight class) and Martin Jonsson (ranked 32 p4p, 72 weight class). Brown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gloom, Doom, Heartache and Whiskey. 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jonsson sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jonsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jonsson misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Jonsson slips the punch.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab by Brown.
Jonsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jonsson doesn't seem phased though.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Jonsson's head but Jonsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jonsson lands a jab to the head.
Jonsson scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonsson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Jonsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jonsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jonsson walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonsson is looking for a triangle here but Brown uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown working away.
Jonsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown tries for a kimura but Jonsson is defending well.
Jonsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown trying to control the action but Jonsson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Jonsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jonsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jonsson tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jonsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson prevents Brown from improving position.
Jonsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jonsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jonsson, who protects the arm well.
Brown trying to control the position but Jonsson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown tries for a kimura but Jonsson is defending well.
Brown passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jonsson!
Brown looking to control but Jonsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brown dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonsson can do to turn this around?
Jonsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jonsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martin Jonsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown slips a straight right by Jonsson.
Jonsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jonsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jonsson clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown throws a hook but Jonsson blocks it.
Jonsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jonsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
Jonsson looks to land a combination. Brown sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonsson sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martin Jonsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Jonsson moved out of range nicely.
Brown lands a head shot.
Brown is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Jonsson's ribs.
Jonsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jonsson counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Brown misses.
Jonsson ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Jonsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Jonsson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Jonsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Martin Jonsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown clinches.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jonsson prevents it.
Jonsson tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson manages to break the clinch.
Jonsson looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Jonsson slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonsson throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Jonsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Jonsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Martin Jonsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Jonsson - just one landing.
Jonsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Jonsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jonsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jonsson misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jonsson throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Brown moves to clinch but Jonsson breaks away
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jonsson throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jonsson slips a jab from Brown.
Jonsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Jonsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jonsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Martin Jonsson has been cut.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Jonsson is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jonsson. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jonsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jonsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jonsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Jonsson misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jonssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Jonsson slips the punch.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Jonsson counters with a straight right hand.
Jonsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Jonsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonsson avoids the body shot from Brown.
Jonsson throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown connects with a right hand. Jonsson shakes it off.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Jonsson pushes him off.
Jonsson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jonsson manages to avoid it.
Jonsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jonsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown moves away from the strike by Jonsson.
Jonsson misses with a straight left.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Jonsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Martin Jonsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown tries to clinch up
and Jonsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jonsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jonsson lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
Jonsson avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brown clinches up with Jonsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jonsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jonsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jonsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jonsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jonsson scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jonsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson misses with the head strike.
Jonsson manages to break the clinch.
Jonsson connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Jonsson, which made it look bad.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
Brown connects with the punch.
Brown takes one on the button.
Jonsson swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jonsson breaks the clinch.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Jonsson gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jonsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Brown lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jonsson is looking to improve his position.
Jonsson actively working from the bottom here.
Jonsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jonsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jonsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Jonsson tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Jonsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brown wants to take Jonsson's back but he can't do it this time.
Brown wants to control the pace but Jonsson is squirming around nicely.
Brown is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jonsson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Brown is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jonsson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Jonsson is trying to escape the mount.
Jonsson tries to control the position but Brown now has his back.
Brown is persistently looking for the submission but Jonsson is defending it well.
Brown working for the choke.
Frank Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jonsson has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brown clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Jonsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jonsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left and a right from Jonsson both land. Nice combination.
Jab by Brown.
Jonsson lands a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Jonsson misses its intended target.
Jonsson throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Jonsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown takes one on the button.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jonsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Jonsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jonsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jonsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown avoids the body shot from Jonsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Jonsson, which made it look bad.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonsson moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jonsson throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Jonsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Jonsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jonsson is looking to escape.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Jonsson tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brown tries to control but Jonsson wriggling away.
Jonsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Brown looking to control but Jonsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jonsson has given up his back here. Will Brown look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Brown slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jonsson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Brown off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Brown avoiding Jonsson 's attempts to control his hands.
Jonsson tries to roll but Brown sticks to his back.
Good control from Brown.
Jonsson is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Brown manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Brown!
Frank Brown retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Frank Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yilmaz Kurth (ranked 3300 p4p, 24580 weight class) and Alessandro Garrison (ranked 339 p4p, 510 weight class). Kurth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hail to the King. Yilmaz Kurth 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yilmaz Kurth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alessandro Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kurth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrison throws a combination. Kurth tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid body kick from Garrison.
Alessandro Garrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Garrison.
Garrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range.
Garrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
Kurth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garrison goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kurth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garrison misses with a hook to the body
letting Kurth counter with a right hand.
Garrison scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrison throws a head kick that half lands.
Kurth drives through and clinches with Garrison against the cage.
Kurth gets through Garrison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kurth.
Garrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurth avoids it.
Kurth tries a body shot but Garrison blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurths head.
Garrison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kurth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurth lands a head shot.
Garrison throws a jab when Kurth was well out of range.
Garrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurth moves away.
Kurth slips under a jab.
Garrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Kurth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick from Garrison lands but Kurth takes it in his stride.
We've been told by Kurth's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garrison misses with a kick to the body
and Kurth counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Garrison falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yilmaz Kurth!
In his post fight interview, Yilmaz Kurth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Onana (ranked 1571 p4p, 1759 weight class) and Tawanda Zulu (ranked 183 p4p, 200 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Onana might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let It All Work Out - Lil Wayne. Tawanda Zulu 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeffery Onana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tawanda Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zulu's hands.
Onana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Onana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zulu closes the distance but Onana moves to the side
and Onana counters with a stiff right hand.
Zulu blocks the body kick.
Onana sets himself, and Zulu steps forward looking for the clinch! Onana avoids it this time.
Tawanda Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zulu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Onana.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Onana blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onana misses with some punches.
Zulu misses with some punches.
Onana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Onana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Onana misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but Onana blocks with his arms.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Onana blocks it with crossed arms.
Zulu blocking some punches.
Zulu misses with some punches.
Onana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Onana.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Onana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Onana blocking some punches.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zulu throws a head punch that misses.
Onana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Onana is defending well for now.
Onana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zulu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Onana seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zulu can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zulu.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Onana uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Onana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Onana misses with the head strike.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but Onana blocks with his arms.
Onana managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Zulu slowing the pace effectively.
Onana throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulu misses with the head strike.
Zulu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Onana.
Onana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Onana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Onana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu.
A head punch on the inside from Onana fails to land.
Onana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Onana prevents a body shot from Zulu.
The referee calls for Onana to work.
Onana has a couple of punches blocked by Zulu.
Zulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zulu trying to land knees to the body.
Zulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zulu misses with the head strike.
Onana misses with the head strike.
Zulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Onana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zulu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zulu tries to stall but Onana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Onana misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Onana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Onana avoids the damage to the body.
Onana working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Onana pulls Zulu into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu trying to control but Onana is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onana throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zulu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Onana throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Onana controlling Zulu's posture.
Onana trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Onana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Onana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zulu is looking to clinch.
Onana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zulu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Onana lands a body shot.
Zulu wants to clinch up but Onana keeps it at a distance.
Zulu tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Onana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu has Onana up against the cage in a clinch.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Onana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Onana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onana managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Onana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Onana.
Onana lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Onana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Onana pulls Zulu into guard.
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Onana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zulu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Onana 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.
Onana looking for a guillotine here but Zulu defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zulu tries to stand but Onana is controlling from the bottom.
Onana keeping moving, preventing Zulu from controlling successfully.
Onana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zulu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zulu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onana looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zulu has picked Onana up and slammed him! Onana can't keep hold of the triangle and Zulu manages to pass to side control!
Onana manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zulu's best efforts.
Onana controlling the position for now.
Zulu is controlling the pace.
Onana trying to control here.
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.
Onana looking for submissions off his back.
Onana is concentrating on defense, preventing Zulu from advancing position.
Zulu trying to control from half guard but Onana is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Onana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zulu is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zulu clinches up with Onana and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu looking to stall.
Zulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Onana dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zulu staying out of range there.
Zulu tries to clinch but Onana moves away
and Onana counters with a stiff right hand.
Onana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zulu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zulu tries to clinch but Onana moves out of range.
Onana throwing a counter right hand but Zulu manages to avoid it.
Zulu closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Onana counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Onana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Onana throws a punch but it's blocked by Zulu.
Zulu misses with a knee strike.
Onana fails to pull guard.
Onana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Onana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Onana pushes Zulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Onana on the inside.
Zulu gets through Onana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zulu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Onana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zulu is looking to control Onana's arms but Onana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zulu has his back to the cage.
Jeffery Onana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Onana lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zulu.
Zulu stalling in the clinch but Onana improves position.
Zulu throws a head punch that misses.
Tawanda Zulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Zulu.
Onana misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Onana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Onana.
A short right from Zulu on the inside.
Onana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zulu can do to turn this around?
Onana throws a punch but it's blocked by Zulu.
Zulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Onana fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu.
Zulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Onana is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Zulu to work.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Onana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but Onana avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu.
Zulu tries to stall but Onana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Onana misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Onana.
Zulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Onana.
Onana fails to pull guard.
Onana scores with a shoulder strike.
Zulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Onana.
Zulu lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Onana managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Onana tries to stall but Zulu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Onana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zulu walks away with a smile on his face. Onana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Onana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onana swinging wildly here.
Onana sets himself, and Zulu steps forward looking for the clinch! Onana avoids it this time.
Onana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu drives through and clinches with Onana against the cage.
Onana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Onana throws a head punch that misses.
Zulu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Onana swings wildly with an uppercut but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Onana's face.
 It looks like Jeffery Onana has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Onana.
Onana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Onana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Onana is trying to stall.
Jeffery Onana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zulu trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffery Onana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Onana 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffery Onana!
After winning the bout, Jeffery Onana thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Zass (ranked 200 p4p, 576 weight class) and Small Fry (ranked 23 p4p, 73 weight class). Small Fry has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Zass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Small Fry!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fry misses with a hook.
Fry looks for the body kick but Zass saw that one coming.
Zass clinches up with Fry and pushes him back against the cage.
Fry misses with a punch on the inside.
Fry has a couple of punches blocked by Zass.
Fry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Zass's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zass scores with a shoulder strike.
Fry lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zass throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Zass.
Zass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zass struggles to land a body shot inside as Fry controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Fry.
Zass is trying to maintain a safe position but Fry gets an underhook and turns Zass into the cage.
Nice body punch from Zass.
Zass working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zass.
Zass misses with a punch on the inside.
Fry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zass's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zass.
Fry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zass backwards.
Zass lands a shoulder strike.
Zass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zass tries to throw a body punch but Fry avoids it by throwing Zass back against the cage.
Zass lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zass.
Zass digs a right hand into Fry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fry's gas tank.
Fry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zass lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fry blocks a body shot from Zass.
Fry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry struggles to land a body shot inside as Zass controls his hands.
Zass presses Fry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fry prevents a body shot from Zass.
Fry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zass gets through Fry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Zass as the two fighters clinch.
Zass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zass pushes Fry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zass tries to work over Fry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Zass.
Fry looks winded!
Zass lands a body shot.
Zass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fry is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Zass as the two fighters clinch.
Fry is still on wobbly legs! Can Zass finish him?
A short right from Zass on the inside.
Zass lands a nice uppercut.
Zass creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fry's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fry drops to his knees and Zass pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Zass!
Alexander Zass retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Alexander Zass thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Mesquita (ranked 1091 p4p, 1237 weight class) and Ispa Mferi (ranked 141 p4p, 155 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ispa Mferi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mferi misses with an uppercut
and Mesquita counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mferi is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mesquita trying to control but Mferi is working from the bottom.
Mferi keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Mferi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mferi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mesquita slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
Mferi wants to stand and escape but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Mferi blocks nicely.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Mferi keeps moving.
Mferi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita throws a strike but Mferi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mesquita has his foot on Mferi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mferi works his way back into a safe position though.
Mferi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Mferi defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mferi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Mferi defends easily.
Mferi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mferi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mferi defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mferi content to stall in guard here.
Mferi postures up.
Mferi is looking to stand up but Mesquita won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita throws a strike but Mferi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mferi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mesquita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mferi wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mferi has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mferi is looking to improve his position.
Mesquita is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Mesquita dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mferi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mesquitas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mferi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mesquita gets a double leg takedown into Mferi's guard.
Mferi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita stands up over Mferi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mferi keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mferi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mesquita, into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mferi wants to stand but Mesquita has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mferi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mferi wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Ian Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mferi controlling from the top position.
Mferi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mesquita's guard.
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mferi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mferi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mferi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mferi can do to turn this around?
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mferi defends it easily.
Mesquita 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mferi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mferi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mesquita is looking to counter punch.
Mferi throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Mferi needs to keep his hands up - Mesquita had a free shot at his head there.
Mesquita lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mesquita lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mferi misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Mesquita on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mesquita's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mferi under the eye.
Mferi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mferi throws out a loose jab but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mferi scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita with a hook.
Mferi misses with a looping left.
Ispa Mferi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mferi.
Mferi throws an overhand right that lands on Mesquita's shoulder, as Mesquita tries to avoid the shot.
Mesquita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mferi circles away.
Mferi misses with a double jab
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mferi pushes Mesquita off but Mesquita dives into side control.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Mferi is working from the bottom.
Mferi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mesquita's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ispa Mferi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mesquita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mferi throws a hook to the side of Mesquita's head but Mesquita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Mesquita wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Mesquita.
Mesquita is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mferi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mferi cracks Mesquita with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mesquita decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Mferi defends it.
Mferi tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Mferi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is nestled in close to Mferi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mferi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mesquita is pressing down on Mferi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mferi is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita prevents Mferi from improving his position.
Mesquita uses his free foot to push down on Mferi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mferi.
Poor strikes thrown by Mesquita there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mesquita is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mferi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mferi!
Mferi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mferi gets to his feet - Mesquita follows without any prompting.
Mferi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Mesquita misses its intended target.
Mesquita lands a jab to Mferi's midsection.
Mferi loads up on a big right hand but Mesquita slips the punch.
Mferi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Mferi misses with a left hand
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mferi misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita looks to score with a jab to the body but Mferi is just out of range.
Ispa Mferi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mferi swings widly with a right hand
and Mesquita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mferi moves out of range as Mesquita strikes.
Mferi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mferi misses with a double jab.
Mferi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mferi missing with a left hand there. Mesquita was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mesquita scores with a body shot.
Mferi throws a hook but Mesquita avoids it easily.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Mferi avoids it well and moves away.
Mesquita swings for the body but Mferi moves out of range.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Mferi.
Mferi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Mferi.
Mferi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mesquita tests Mferi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mesquita looks to land a left hand but Mferi moved out of range nicely.
Mferi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ispa Mferi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mferi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mesquita.
Mferi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mesquita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mesquita scores with punches from side control.
Mesquita tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Mesquita showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mesquita has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Sweet (ranked 2366 p4p, 2295 weight class) and Rodrigo Caceres (ranked 265 p4p, 256 weight class). Sweet kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pop that Pussy. Ricky Sweet 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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Sweet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caceres fails to land the takedown.
Sweet is looking for a counter combo.
Caceres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sweet.
Caceres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sweet swivels and escapes.
Caceres shoots and misses
and Sweet counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sweet.
Ricky Sweet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Caceres.
Caceres holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Caceres is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Caceres wants a takedown but no success here.
Caceres turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Caceres manages to end up in side control.
Caceres tries to advance to mount but Sweet denies him.
Caceres passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sweet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet prevents Caceres from taking his back.
Caceres goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sweet is on top in guard.
Caceres wants to sweep here but Sweet controlling him for the moment.
Caceres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Caceres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sweet.
Caceres 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweet trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu inform us that Caceres has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sweet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sweet is sitting in close to Caceres's body. Caceres has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sweet is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sweet is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Caceres.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Caceres!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 135 p4p, 458 weight class) and Xavier Schmidt (ranked 25 p4p, 65 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Dux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt looks for a takedown but Dux sprawls well.
Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Dux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Dux.
Schmidt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schmidt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schmidt! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dux misses the shot to the body.
Schmidt throws out a counter right but Dux avoids it with no problem.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dux throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot.
Schmidt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Dux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schmidt's hands.
It looks like Xavier Schmidt has been cut.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Dux.
Schmidt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dux throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schmidt! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Dux clobbers Schmidt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schmidt, pushing him back against the cage.
Dux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schmidts head.
Schmidt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Schmidt.
Schmidt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schmidt or not.
Schmidt wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux lands a left hand.
Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dux is leaning against Schmidt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dux.
Dux is working Schmidt over against the cage.
Schmidt looks winded!
Dux pushes Schmidt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Schmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dux. Dux obviously looking to wear him down.
Dux fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Schmidt to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Schmidt looks to clinch but Dux throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Schmidt taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Frank Dux 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Eliss Grov (ranked 1035 p4p, 718 weight class) and Luke Ridley (ranked 107 p4p, 73 weight class). Ridley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: No Shelter/ Rage Against The Machine. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eliss Grov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Ridley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ridley swings for the body but Grov moves out of range.
Ridley throws an off balance right hand
and Grov counters with a straight right hand.
Ridley misses the shot to the body.
Grov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridley lands with a nice body punch.
Ridley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grov moves away.
Ridley blocks a jab.
Grov throws a looping overhand right but Ridley ducks down to avoid it.
Grov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grov misses with a wild body shot.
Grov throws a nice looking combination but Ridley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grov.
Ridley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grov did well to prevent Ridley getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ridley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ridley's back!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Grov keeps control of the position easily here as Ridley tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridley tries to escape but Grov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grov wants to control but Ridley is keeping busy.
Grov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ridley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grov.
Ridley trying to control the action but Grov just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Ridley's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ridley fending off the submission attempt from Grov.
Ridley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridley tries to hold on but Grov postures up.
Ridley working to try and regain half guard.
Ridley just holding on.
Grov is working for a guillotine from mount but Ridley frees his head quite easily.
Grov content just to control the position here.
Ridley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grov is working for a guillotine from mount but Ridley frees his head quite easily.
Grov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ridley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grov wants to take Ridley's back here but Ridley is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Grov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ridley is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ridley tries to hold on but Grov postures up.
Grov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ridley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ridley shrugs it off.
Grov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ridley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ridley!
Ridley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ridley doesn't defend quickly enough and Grov has managed to lock this one up! Can Ridley escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Grov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eliss Grov!
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