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EER 42: Urajoke vs. Fantana PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umslopogas TChaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Flagg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umslopogas TChaka!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TChaka misses with a straight left.
Flagg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
TChaka moves into the clinch.
TChaka working aggressively here.
TChaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flagg tries to break the clinch but TChaka is controlling the position.
TChaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
TChaka effectively controlling the action here.
Flagg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flagg is trying to break the clinch but TChaka is controlling him.
Flagg blocks the elbow strike.
Flagg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
TChaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Flagg.
I was talking to Flagg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Flagg blocks an elbow strike.
TChaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TChaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
TChaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TChaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Flagg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
TChaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flagg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flagg misses with a punch to the body.
TChaka lands a nice uppercut.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Flagg takes an elbow to the temple.
TChaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flagg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
TChaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Flagg.
TChaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Flagg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flagg blocks an elbow strike.
TChaka lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Randall Flagg has been cut.
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flagg lands a right hand that snaps the head of TChaka backwards.
Flagg is trying to maintain a safe position but TChaka gets an underhook and turns Flagg into the cage.
TChaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
TChaka lands with a left to the head.
Flagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flagg blocks an elbow strike.
TChaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flaggs head.
TChaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flagg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flagg scores with a jab.
Flagg wants to clinch.
Flagg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg thows a left - swing and a miss!
TChaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flagg blocks a jab.
Flagg drives through and clinches with TChaka against the cage.
TChaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flagg's defenses.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but TChaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
TChaka blocks a body shot from Flagg.
TChaka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
TChaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flagg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
TChaka is pushing Flagg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Flagg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TChaka lands an elbow just above Flagg 's eye.
Flagg dodges an elbow strike from TChaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TChaka.
Flagg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flagg circles away from the clinch attempt.
TChaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flagg.
Flagg is looking to clinch.
TChaka connects with a body shot that sends Flagg's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TChaka throws a hook but Flagg blocks it.
Flagg fails with an attempt to clinch.
TChaka throws a right hand that misses
letting Flagg counter with a right hand.
TChaka connects with a body shot that sends Flagg's belly button to the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flagg tries to clinch up.
Flagg throws a jab when TChaka was well out of range.
Flagg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. TChaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
TChaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Umslopogas TChaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randall Flagg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flagg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
TChaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Flagg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! TChaka scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from TChaka misses the target.
Flagg scores with a nice strike.
TChaka takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses.
Randall Flagg is winning the standup battle so far.
TChaka throws a right hand that misses
and Flagg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
TChaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left and a right from Flagg both land. Nice combination.
A shot to the liver by Flagg. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TChaka throws a jab when Flagg was well out of range.
Flagg lands with a cross.
Flagg misses with a double jab.
TChaka throws a jab when Flagg was well out of range.
TChaka keeps the fight on the outside.
TChaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flagg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
TChaka misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg misses with a punch to the body.
TChaka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Flagg lands with a short shot to the head.
TChaka lands a left hand.
Flagg is looking to control TChaka's arms but TChaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Flagg has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from TChaka.
With the fighters up against the cage, TChaka throws an elbow but misses.
TChaka lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TChaka misses with some punches.
TChaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TChaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Flagg managing to block the knees to the body from TChaka.
TChaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TChaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg is trying to push TChaka away but TChaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flagg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
TChaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flagg tries a body shot but TChaka blocks it.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but TChaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Flagg.
TChaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
TChaka trying to control the position but instead, Flagg has worked for underhooks and has pushed TChaka into the cage.
Umslopogas TChaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Flagg dodges an elbow strike from TChaka.
Flagg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
TChaka keeps control of Flagg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
TChaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flagg stalling in the clinch but TChaka improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TChaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flagg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
TChaka throws an elbow that misses.
Flagg scores with a shot to the side of TChaka's head.
TChaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Flagg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
TChaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
TChaka has a couple of punches blocked by Flagg.
TChaka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Flagg struggles to land a body shot inside as TChaka controls his hands.
Flagg wants to break free but TChaka has control.
TChaka blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TChaka lands a nice uppercut.
Flagg working aggressively here.
Flagg lands a right hand that snaps the head of TChaka backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TChaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Flagg fails to land.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by TChaka.
Flagg lands with a left to the head.
Flagg dodges an elbow strike from TChaka.
Flagg tries to circle away but TChaka has him pinned against the cage.
TChaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flagg breaks from the clinch.
Flagg misses with an uppercut
enabling TChaka to counter with a crisp jab.
TChaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flagg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
TChaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flagg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Randall Flagg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randall Flagg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
TChaka tries to clinch but Flagg moves out of range.
Flagg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flagg, as that shot connected.
Flagg moves out of range of the strikes.
Flagg wants to clinch up but TChaka keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for TChaka.
Umslopogas TChaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Flagg catches TChaka right on the button with a cross.
A jab from TChaka misses.
TChaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flagg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Flagg throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TChaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
TChaka has managed to clinch.
TChaka misses with an elbow over the top.
TChaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
TChaka misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, TChaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
TChaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
TChaka lands a damaging elbow.
Flagg misses with a hook to the ribs.
TChaka keeps control of Flagg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
TChaka misses with the head strike.
Flagg misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, TChaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flagg's brow.
TChaka misses with a punch on the inside.
TChaka lands a nice elbow.
TChaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flagg takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TChaka lands a nice elbow.
TChaka lands a damaging elbow.
Flagg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
TChaka tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TChaka avoids the body shot from Flagg.
TChaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
TChaka darts in and clinches Flagg up against the cage.
Flagg misses with some punches.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
TChaka misses with an elbow over the top.
TChaka lands a nice elbow.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Flagg as TChaka tries to tie him up.
Flagg is leaning against TChaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flagg leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from TChaka.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, TChaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flagg's brow.
TChaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Flagg.
TChaka closes the distance and clinches.
Flagg trying to control the position but instead, TChaka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Flagg into the cage.
TChaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
TChaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
TChaka lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg wants to get back to striking at distance but TChaka won't allow it.
TChaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Flagg.
Flagg tries to stall but TChaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
TChaka slowing the pace effectively.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TChaka misses with an elbow strike.
TChaka lands a left hand.
TChaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Flagg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from TChaka.
TChaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flagg misses with some punches.
TChaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by TChaka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flagg trying to stall but TChaka improves his position.
TChaka working aggressively here.
Flagg is looking to break free of the clinch but TChaka has double underhooks.
Flagg blocks an elbow strike from TChaka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umslopogas TChaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think TChaka 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umslopogas TChaka!
Umslopogas TChaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Riordan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
185 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Riordan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riordan is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Lewis misses.
Lewis misses with a body shot.
Lewis looks to land a combination but Riordan avoids it well.
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riordan.
Lewis looks to land a combination but Riordan avoids it well.
Riordan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
Riordan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lewis scores with a hook.
We've been told by Riordan's head coaches at Academia Ipanema that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lewis thuds a left hand into Riordan's body.
Lewis with a poor takedown
letting Riordan counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riordan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lewis blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan lands an elbow inside.
Riordan has Lewis pushed against the cage.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Riordan has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Riordan won't allow it.
Riordan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riordan lands an elbow that stopped Lewis in his tracks for a moment.
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Riordan obliges.
Riordan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riordan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riordan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riordan scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to break free but Riordan has control.
Riordan lands an elbow inside that Lewis shrugs off.
It looks like Mark Lewis has been cut.
Lewis blocks an elbow strike.
Riordan lands an elbow just above Lewis 's eye.
Lewis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Riordan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lewis is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clinched against the cage, Riordan lands a big elbow that drops Lewis! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Lewis is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Riordan!
Tommy Riordan retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Haha Urajoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantana has chosen The Sex Panther Is Out Tonight - Barry White feat. Brian Fantana as his entrance music. Brian Fantana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haha Urajoke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fantana!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urajoke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urajoke lands a jab-cross combination.
Urajoke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fantana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Urajoke's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Urajoke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Urajoke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fantana has managed to get both his arms back between Urajoke's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fantana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Urajoke's head.
Fantana is in close to Urajoke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Urajoke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fantana defends well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fantana working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
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.
Fantana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Urajoke's head.
Urajoke is trying to control the position but Fantana postures up.
Fantana is stalling in the full guard.
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Urajoke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urajoke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantana looking to pass the guard.
Fantana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Urajoke working for a triangle but Fantana defends it easily.
Fantana works over Urajoke with some ground and pound from guard.
Urajoke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fantana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantana stands and throws Urajoke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantana controls the position.
Fantana wants to control but Urajoke is keeping him busy.
Fantana lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urajoke wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fantana cracks Urajoke with a big right hand but Urajoke just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Urajoke trying to remain calm as Fantana controls from the top position.
Fantana working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantana grinds an elbow into Urajoke's temple.
Urajoke is trying to get back to half guard.
Urajoke takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantana trying to control the action but Urajoke is working from the bottom.
Fantana working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Fantana's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fantana lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantana decides to stand back up.
Urajoke tries to sprawl but Fantana drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Urajoke wants to control but Fantana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fantana wants to control but Urajoke is keeping him busy.
Urajoke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fantana tries to pass to full mount but Urajoke defends it.
Urajoke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fantana decides to stand up.
A big right from Fantana misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fantana throws out a powerful jab.
Urajoke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fantana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Urajoke keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
Fantana stays in close to Urajoke's body and controls the position.
Urajoke keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brian Fantana hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Urajoke drives through with a takedown into Fantana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Urajoke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fantana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Urajoke has Fantana in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urajoke looking to control.
Fantana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Urajoke keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
Urajoke wants to sweep here but Fantana controlling him for the moment.
Urajoke keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
Urajoke is looking for a triangle but Fantana pushes his legs off easily.
Fantana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Urajoke's head.
Brian Fantana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantana postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantana decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Urajoke, up you get!
Fantana misses with a left hand
and Urajoke counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urajoke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantana closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantana scoring with punches from side control.
Urajoke is trying to control Fantana's posture but Fantana avoids it.
Urajoke is looking to reverse the position.
Urajoke is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantana stands up and beckons Urajoke to his feet.
Fantana fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Urajoke to the ground. Fantana is now in Urajoke's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Urajoke keeps moving.
Fantana 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.
Fantana scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Urajoke keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fantana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brian Fantana hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Urajoke misses with a combination
and Fantana counters with a nice uppercut.
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urajoke walks into a stiff left hand from Fantana.
Urajoke is rocked!
Urajoke throws a nice looking combination but Fantana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantana fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Urajoke to the ground. Fantana is now in Urajoke's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fantana controlling from the top position.
Fantana connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fantana cracks Urajoke with a solid left hand.
Urajoke is looking for a triangle but Fantana pushes his legs off easily.
Urajoke keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fantana connects with a crisp jab.
Fantana misses with a body shot.
Fantana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Urajoke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fantana.
Urajoke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fantana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Urajoke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fantana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urajoke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fantana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urajoke but Urajoke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Urajoke avoids the body shot from Fantana.
Urajoke misses with a combination
so Fantana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Urajoke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantana prevents Urajoke from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantana cracks Urajoke with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urajoke is pushing Fantana's head away, looking to escape. Fantana manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantana working the head and body with strikes.
Fantana wants to control but Urajoke is keeping him busy.
Urajoke taking a bit of punishment here - Fantana scoring with strikes.
Fantana cracks Urajoke with a big elbow.
Oh Urajoke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantana lands an elbow.
Fantana working away.
Fantana trying to control the action but Urajoke is working from the bottom.
Fantana connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Urajoke some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urajoke on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Urajoke is pushing Fantana's head away, looking to escape. Fantana manages to hold on to the position though.
Fantana landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Urajoke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Urajoke takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantana working the ground and pound.
Urajoke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fantana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fantana looks up at the clock and then as Urajoke takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fantana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Urajoke is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fantana lands a strong strike to the head of Urajoke. That's dazed him! Fantana looking to finish here. Urajoke is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Fantana lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Fantana!
Brian Fantana is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Brian Fantana 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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