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UNFC - 08 Choe vs Winner PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Kasprzyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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273 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sebastian Kasprzyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Machete!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machete moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machete fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasprzyk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kasprzyk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Don Machete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machete chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kasprzyk can pounce on him.
Machete dives in and grabs Kasprzyk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kasprzyk pushes down on Machete's head and hops out.
Machete avoids the head kick by Kasprzyk.
Kasprzyk gets caught flat footed, as Machete shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machete loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machete throws an elbow that misses. Kasprzyk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machete's guard. Nice move by Kasprzyk!
Machete has an active guard here but Kasprzyk has managed to pass into half guard.
Machete looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete wants to get back to full guard.
Machete misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Machete tries to roll over but Kasprzyk keeps him under control.
Machete actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kasprzyk has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Machete is trying to escape the mount.
Machete keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasprzyk tries to stand up but Machete grabs his leg and drags him down! Machete is now on top, in side control.
Machete throws a strike aimed at the side of Kasprzyk's head but Kasprzyk avoids it well.
Machete is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kasprzyk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sloppy strikes there by Machete.
Machete advances to mount.
Machete working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Kasprzyk that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machete scoring with strikes but Kasprzyk is staying in there.
Machete looking to finish Kasprzyk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kasprzyk!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasprzyk is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Machete.
A nice elbow there by Machete.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machete is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kasprzyk is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Machete!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Machete thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ragnhildur Haraldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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160 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ragnhildur Haraldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jenkins finds it's way through Haraldsson's defenses.
Haraldsson misses with a kick to the body.
Jenkins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jenkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haraldsson scores with a hook.
It looks like Bruce Jenkins has been cut.
Haraldsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenkins.
Haraldsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haraldsson throws out the jab.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Haraldsson moves out of range.
Haraldsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jenkins.
Haraldsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Haraldsson up against the cage.
Jenkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haraldsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jenkins is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haraldsson pushes Jenkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jenkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Haraldsson finish him?
Jenkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haraldsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jenkins taking a breather.
Haraldsson creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jenkins's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jenkins drops to his knees and Haraldsson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnhildur Haraldsson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ragnhildur Haraldsson made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aiden August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Levan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Levan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aiden August!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Levan!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levan has a takedown stuffed.
August connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
August slips a jab from Levan.
Levan fails to land with a series of punches.
August displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Levan.
August scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for August.
Levan tries to clinch but August is having none of it.
Aiden August seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
August scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Levan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
August lands strikes from half guard.
Levan is still in real trouble! Can August finish him?
August takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
August lands a big elbow - Levan is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for August!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiden August!
After winning the bout, Aiden August 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 Ivan Buflienko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Lie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Buflienko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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174 lbs
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184 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
Experienced |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Buflienko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jet Lie!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buflienko circles away quickly and effectively.
Lie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buflienko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lie manages to avoid it.
Buflienko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lie darts in and clinches Buflienko up against the cage.
Buflienko wants to break free but Lie has control.
Buflienko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buflienko misses with a double jab
and Lie counters with a nice uppercut.
Buflienko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buflienko throws a combination that misses
and Lie counters by clinching up.
Buflienko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lie throws an elbow but it misses.
Lie lands with a light punch inside.
Lie lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lie struggles to land a body shot inside as Buflienko controls his hands.
Buflienko is trying to stall.
Buflienko misses with the head strike.
Lie lands with a short shot to the head.
Lie keeps control of Buflienko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buflienko managing to block the knees to the body from Lie.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lie.
Lie prevents Buflienko from breaking the clinch.
Lie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lie decides to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lie can do anything to dispel that myth.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lie is adopting a defensive guard.
Buflienko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lie is on top in guard.
Lie stays in close to Buflienko's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buflienko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lie connects with a decent elbow.
Lie working the body and head with strikes.
Lie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lie is working Buflienko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Buflienko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lie on the ground.
Lie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Buflienko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lie lands a nice forearm strike.
Lie cracks Buflienko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lie working the ground and pound.
Lie lands a few punches from side control.
Lie working the body and head with strikes.
Lie working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buflienko is breathing heavily.
Buflienko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Buflienko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lie is working Buflienko over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lie working the head and body with strikes.
Lie lands a nice forearm strike.
Lie scoring with punches from side control.
Lie scores with punches from side control.
Buflienko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lie is working Buflienko over with some ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buflienko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Buflienko is letting Lie control him for a moment.
Lie cracks Buflienko with a big right hand but Buflienko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lie grinds an elbow into Buflienko's temple.
Buflienko wants to get back to his feet.
Lie working the head and body with strikes.
Lie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lie in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lie cracks Buflienko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Buflienko is not content to let Lie control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Lie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Buflienko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Buflienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Lie is just out of range.
Lie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buflienko's hands.
Buflienko connects with a looping right hand.
Ivan Buflienko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buflienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buflienko wants to clinch
letting Lie counter with a right hand.
Lie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buflienko was covering up waiting for the punch and Lie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lie lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jet Lie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lie throwing strikes from guard but Buflienko blocks nicely.
Lie with a nice head shot there.
Lie cracks Buflienko with a solid left hand.
Buflienko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lie landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lie is in close to Buflienko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buflienko is looking to stand up but Lie isn't so interested in that idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lie working some strikes from top position.
Lie cracks Buflienko with a solid left hand.
Lie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lie landing some decent shots from guard.
Lie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lie landing some decent shots from guard.
Lie working some strikes from top position.
Lie throwing strikes but missing.
Lie trying to control the position from guard on top but Buflienko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lie forces his way into half guard.
Lie controlling the action here.
Lie is looking to take a break and control but Buflienko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Lie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buflienko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Lie there.
Lie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lie slows the pace down in half guard.
Lie works his way into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lie scoring with strikes but Buflienko is staying in there.
Lie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Lie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buflienko.
Buflienko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lie dives in and scores a takedown into Buflienko's guard.
Lie lands a couple of elbows.
Lie scoring with some ground and pound.
Buflienko is rocked!
Lie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buflienko's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buflienko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lie controls the pace.
Buflienko wants to stand but Lie is controlling the position.
Lie chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lie is working Buflienko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buflienko wants to stand but Lie is controlling the position.
Lie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lie is in close to Buflienko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lie postures up in Buflienko's guard and throws a big left but Buflienko blocks it.
Lie content to stall in guard here.
Lie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buflienko's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lie connects with a couple of short punches.
Lie working some strikes from top position.
Lie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lie is in close to Buflienko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lie stays in close to Buflienko's body and controls the position.
Lie stands and throws Buflienko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lie remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lie landing a few strikes.
Lie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Buflienko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Buflienko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Buflienko taking a bit of punishment here - Lie scoring with strikes.
Oh Buflienko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lie looks up at the clock and then as Buflienko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Lie cracks Buflienko with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lie immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Buflienko is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jet Lie!
A victorious Jet Lie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Georlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Georlev!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prince thuds a left hand into Georlev's body.
Prince is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prince wants to clinch up but Georlev keeps it at a distance.
Prince tries to clinch up.
Prince lands a nice looking body shot.
Georlev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prince fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prince drives through and clinches with Georlev against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prince.
Prince lands an uppercut.
Prince digs a right hand underneath Georlev's ribcage. Georlev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Georlev slows down the pace here.
Prince stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georlev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prince smiles and moves away.
Prince tries to clinch up but Georlev circles away and keeps his distance.
Prince has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prince's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Georlev's coach down at Cozad MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Georlev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from Prince.
Prince lands a nice uppercut.
Georlev tries to pull guard but Prince forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Prince has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thomas Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Georlev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georlev is trying to pull guard but Prince turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Georlev wants to break free but Prince has control.
Prince is leaning against Georlev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Prince lands a right hand that snaps the head of Georlev backwards.
Prince digs a right hand underneath Georlev's ribcage. Georlev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prince lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prince works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Georlev has had enough of the clinch but Prince keeps him there for the moment.
Prince throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Prince is struggling to control the position.
Prince lands a nice uppercut.
Georlev can't get the takedown.
Prince lands with a short shot to the head.
Prince lands a left hand that snaps the head of Georlev backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georlev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Georlev wants to take the fight to the mat but Prince manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Prince is working Georlev over against the cage.
Georlev looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Prince as the two fighters clinch.
Prince is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Prince for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Prince lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Prince.
Georlev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prince lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Georlev backwards.
Prince cracks Georlev with a nice body shot.
Prince slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prince lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Georlev.
Prince scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prince leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thomas Prince.
Georlev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Prince but Prince pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Georlev shoots in for a takedown but Prince shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Prince dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Prince closes the distance and pushes Georlev back into the cage.
Georlev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prince pushes Georlev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Georlev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Georlev tries for a takedown but Prince manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Prince.
Prince digs a right hand underneath Georlev's ribcage. Georlev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prince.
Prince's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Prince.
Prince content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Georlev jumps guard but Prince stands there with Georlev around his waist. Georlev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Georlev is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prince is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince digs a right hand underneath Georlev's ribcage. Georlev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Georlev has had enough of the clinch but Prince keeps him there for the moment.
Prince lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Prince.
Prince lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prince lands an uppercut.
Prince lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Prince to work.
Prince lands a nice shot to the body.
Prince lands with a right to the head.
Prince manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Prince.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince lands a hook that snaps the head of Georlev backwards.
Georlev wants to break free but Prince has control.
Prince scores with a shot to the side of Georlev's head.
Georlev wants to take the fight to the mat but Prince manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thomas Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Georlev.
Georlev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prince working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prince lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Georlev tries to circle away but Prince has him pinned against the cage.
Georlev is trying to break the clinch but Prince has him pressed against the cage.
Georlev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Prince dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Prince.
Prince blocks an elbow strike from Georlev.
Prince lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prince throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Prince stalling in the clinch.
Prince is working Georlev over against the cage.
Prince working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Prince.
A short right from Prince.
A short left from Prince.
Prince lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prince slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Prince.
Prince stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Prince gets through Georlev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prince is struggling to control the position.
Prince lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Georlev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Prince is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Georlev can do to turn this around?
Prince stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Prince scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prince lands a left hand.
Prince pushes Georlev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Prince lands a shoulder strike.
Georlev is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prince creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Prince dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Prince closes the distance and pushes Georlev back into the cage.
Georlev is still on wobbly legs! Can Prince finish him?
Prince misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Georlev seems to have recovered his senses.
Georlev is trying to break free.
Georlev letting Prince take a breather here.
Prince scores with a hook to the body.
Prince cracks Georlev with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Prince - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A hook to the body from Prince.
Thomas Prince has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Prince is stalling here.
Prince lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Georlev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prince lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Prince lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Prince.
Prince works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Georlev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Prince just stands there and leans against the cage.
Georlev fails to pull guard.
Come on Prince - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Prince lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Prince lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Georlev trying to control the position but instead, Prince has worked for underhooks and has pushed Georlev into the cage.
Georlev takes a shot to the head.
Georlev tries to pull guard but Prince holds him up against the cage and eventually Georlev drops back down to his feet.
Thomas Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Georlev.
Prince lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince scores with a hook to the body.
The referee calls for Prince to work.
Prince lands a body shot.
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!
Prince makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prince lands an uppercut.
Prince stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Prince.
A short left from Prince.
A short body shot lands from Prince as the two fighters clinch.
Prince leaning against his opponent.
Prince lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Georlev backwards.
Prince scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prince pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Prince.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince is leaning against Georlev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Prince to work.
Prince lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Georlev.
Prince is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Georlev has Prince pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prince manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Prince lands a shoulder strike.
Prince is working Georlev over against the cage.
Prince lands a hook that snaps the head of Georlev backwards.
Prince leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georlev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Prince gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Prince avoiding damage.
Prince lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Georlev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Prince.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thomas Prince.
Nice body punch from Prince.
Prince rushes Georlev and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Prince.
A shot in the inside from Prince.
Prince lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prince has Georlev pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Prince showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Prince 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Prince!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thomas Prince made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 160 , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barksdale throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barksdale closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barksdale working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barksdale lands a few punches from side control.
Barksdale throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith is not content to let Barksdale control the position.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barksdale remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barksdale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Barksdale.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Barksdale misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith wants to control but Barksdale postures up.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Smith wants to control but Barksdale postures up.
Barksdale working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Barksdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barksdale tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Barksdale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barksdale has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barksdale is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale is trying to control but can't.
Barksdale is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Barksdale holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barksdale trying to control from the bottom.
Barksdale gets full guard.
Barksdale has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barksdale controlling the position.
Barksdale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barksdale wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Barksdale is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barksdale controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Barksdale's shoulder, as Barksdale tries to avoid the shot.
Smith clobbers Barksdale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barksdale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barksdale counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Barksdale throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barksdale defends well.
Barksdale showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barksdale has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barksdale's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up.
Barksdale is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Avon Barksdale.
Barksdale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Barksdale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barksdale moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Barksdale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Barksdale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Smith parries the strikes from Barksdale easily there. Barksdale is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
Barksdale is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barksdale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is trying to control Barksdale's posture but Barksdale avoids it.
Avon Barksdale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barksdale misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Barksdale goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barksdale's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Barksdale working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale 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.
Smith won't allow Barksdale to sweep him here.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barksdale is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Barksdale keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Barksdale trying to control the position.
Avon Barksdale has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Barksdale off the cage and back into range.
Barksdale looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barksdale defends it easily.
Barksdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barksdale defends it easily.
Smith is trying to keep Barksdale in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barksdale is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barksdale.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Barksdale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barksdale counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barksdale is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Smith will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Barksdale throws a big right hand that misses.
Barksdale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barksdale defends it easily.
Barksdale controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barksdale defends it easily.
Barksdale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barksdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to control the position.
Avon Barksdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barksdale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barksdale wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Barksdale throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barksdale trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to control.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barksdale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barksdale defends well.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barksdale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barksdale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barksdale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barksdale throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Barksdale is proving a slippery customer.
Barksdale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barksdale is stalling in the full guard.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mickey Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barksdale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Barksdale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barksdale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orange Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orange Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Silva!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Joe throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Joe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Joe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Joe.
Joe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Joe Silva has been cut.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Joe pushes him off.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Joe wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva controlling the position.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Joe is proving a slippery customer.
Joe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joe 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.
Silva is trying to control the position but Joe postures up.
Joe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joe wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva tries to clinch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Joe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Joe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Joe throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Joe checks it.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva moves away from the strike by Joe.
Silva is looking to clinch but Joe is avoiding it.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe scores with a shot to the body.
Silva motions for Joe to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva is looking to clinch but Joe is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joe pinned against the cage. Joe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab lands there for Joe.
Joe scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joe showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orange Joe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva slips a jab from Joe.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
Joe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joe thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joe's waist but Joe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Silva tries to buck Joe off but Joe is having none of it.
Joe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Joe controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Joe.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face as Joe controls the position.
Joe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Joe throws a strike aimed at the side of Silva's head but Silva avoids it well.
Joe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Silva is not content to let Joe control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Joe is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Joe.
Joe controlling from side mount.
Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Silva is rocked!
Joe in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Silva looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Joe turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orange Joe!
Our winner, Orange Joe, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Li-Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Pops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Pops has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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285 lbs
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Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Li-Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Pops!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li-Taylor takes one to the chin there.
Pops throws a lazy uppercut
and Li-Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pops doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li-Taylor being controlled against the cage.
Li-Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li-Taylor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Jason Pops has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Li-Taylor has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Li-Taylor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Li-Taylor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pops.
Li-Taylor with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li-Taylor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pops in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Li-Taylor misses with a knee to the head.
Li-Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Li-Taylor leaning against his opponent.
Li-Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pops backwards.
Pops lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Li-Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Li-Taylor.
Li-Taylor slowing the pace effectively.
Pops has a couple of punches blocked by Li-Taylor.
Li-Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pops tries to stall but Li-Taylor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Li-Taylor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pops blocks it with crossed arms.
Li-Taylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li-Taylor looking to throw knees to the head but Pops is blocking nicely.
Li-Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Pops tries to work over Li-Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pops lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li-Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li-Taylor blocks a body shot from Pops.
Pops lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Li-Taylor.
Pops misses with a punch to the body.
Pops pulls guard successfully.
Pops is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Li-Taylor has his hands clasped together but Pops extends and breaks Li-Taylor's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pops.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Pops!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salim Ayeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akeel Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Salim Ayeh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akeel Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch jabs Ayeh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ayeh tries to close the distance and clinch but Lynch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lynch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ayeh throws out the jab.
Ayeh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lynch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jab from Lynch.
Lynch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lynch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ayeh's hands.
Ayeh doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynch circles away.
Ayeh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salim Ayeh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ayeh tries to clinch there but Lynch circles away.
Lynch dodges the punch combination from Ayeh.
Ayeh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ayeh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ayeh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lynch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ayeh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayeh throws a shot from downtown. Lynch moves away and avoids it.
Ayeh is looking to clinch but Lynch is avoiding it.
Ayeh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Ayeh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ayeh keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lynch moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayeh is looking for a sweep.
Lynch grinds an elbow into Ayeh's temple.
Lynch controls the position from side control.
Lynch trying to control the position but Ayeh is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ayeh regains half guard, as Lynch was trying to land strikes.
Ayeh trying to hold on to Lynch's head to control him but Lynch postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch lands with a punch from half guard.
Ayeh controlling the position for now.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but Ayeh defending well.
Lynch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lynch is trying to control. Ayeh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lynch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lynch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Lynch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lynch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lynch looks to land a strike but Ayeh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ayeh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynch is one step ahead there.
Lynch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ayeh's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ayeh wants to sweep but no luck.
Ayeh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lynch wants to pass the guard but Ayeh is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeel Lynch dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lynch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ayeh as he avoids it easily.
Ayeh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ayeh wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance.
Ayeh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lynch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lynch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lynch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lynch looking to pass the guard.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayeh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ayeh wants to sweep but no luck.
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ayeh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ayeh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ayeh keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ayeh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ayeh tries to land a leg kick but Lynch saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
Ayeh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ayeh doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynch circles away.
Ayeh scoring well with a low kick there.
Lynch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lynch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ayeh.
Lynch fails with a takedown attempt.
Ayeh takes one on the button.
Ayeh misses with a low kick.
Lynch circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ayeh takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynch misses the target.
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayeh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akeel Lynch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ayeh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ayeh scores with a leg kick.
Ayeh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lynch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ayeh is keeping the position for now.
Lynch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ayeh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lynch's guard.
Ayeh trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ayeh is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch controlling the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.
Lynch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ayeh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeel Lynch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot by Lynch.
Lynch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ayeh on the side of the head.
Ayeh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Lynch catches Ayeh right on the button with a cross.
Lynch looks to land a left hand but Ayeh moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ayeh. That's going to slow Lynch down.
Ayeh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Ayeh.
An inside leg kick from Ayeh misses.
Ayeh moves out of range of the strikes.
Lynch lands with a cross.
Lynch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ayeh swivels and escapes.
A lazy left from Lynch finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ayeh instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayeh swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ayeh misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ayeh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ayeh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lynch tries to free his leg and advance position but Ayeh is retaining full guard.
Lynch trying to control but Ayeh is working from the bottom.
Lynch wants to pass the guard but Ayeh is keeping the position.
Ayeh wants to stand up but Lynch is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayeh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Salim Ayeh.
Ayeh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lynch blocks a leg kick.
Lynch blocks a leg kick.
Ayeh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lynch connects with a body shot that sends Ayeh's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Lynch as he checks the leg kick.
Ayeh doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynch circles away.
Ayeh tries to work over Lynch's front leg with a kick but Lynch checks it.
Ayeh looks to throw the jab but Lynch is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ayeh to the ground. Lynch is now in Ayeh's guard.
Ayeh tries to strike from the bottom.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Ayeh keeps moving.
Lynch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Ayeh keeps moving.
Lynch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ayeh can't keep his opponent in guard - Lynch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch trying to mount his opponent but Ayeh defends it.
Lynch wants to control but Ayeh is keeping him busy.
Lynch throwing shots but Ayeh is blocking nicely.
Lynch slips a nice elbow through Ayeh's hands, connecting with Ayeh's forehead.
Ayeh wants to control but Lynch is keeping busy.
Lynch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynch wants to free his trapped foot but Ayeh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeel Lynch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lynch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeel Lynch!
An out of breath Akeel Lynch 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Choe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tournament Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choe comes to the cage accompanied by DVDASA Theme Song. Tournament Winner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
160 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Choe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tournament Winner!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choe moves away.
No joy there for Winner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Choe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winner.
Choe dives in and grabs Winner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Winner pushes down on Choe's head and hops out.
Winner takes a swing at Choe's ribcage but misses.
Winner stuffs the takedown attempt from Choe. Choe gets slowly back to his feet.
Choe wants to clinch
and Winner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Choe's head coaches at Team Butcher Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Choe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Winner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Winner.
Choe slips a straight right by Winner.
Choe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winner.
It looks like David Choe has been cut.
A jab lands there for Choe.
Winner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Choe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winner.
Tournament Winner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Winner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winner rushes Choe and presses him up against the cage.
Winner throws a punch but it's blocked by Choe.
Winner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choe tries for a takedown but Winner manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choe lands a knee to the head.
Choe is looking for a takedown.
Winner misses with a body punch.
Choe working aggressively here.
Winner tries to throw a body punch but Choe avoids it by throwing Winner back against the cage.
Winner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Choe is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner tries to throw a body punch but Choe avoids it by throwing Winner back against the cage.
Choe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Winner has a couple of punches blocked by Choe.
Choe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Winner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Choe misses with some punches.
Winner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winner lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Winner.
Choe trying to land knees to the body.
Winner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Winner lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Winner.
A short uppercut from Winner.
Winner scores with a hook to the body.
Choe throws a punch but it's blocked by Winner.
Choe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winner's elbow.
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!
Winner looking to slow down the pace here.
Winner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Choe wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Choe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Winner dives on top into guard.
Winner stands up and waves to Choe to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tournament Winner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Choe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Choe wants to clinch but Winner slips to the side
and Winner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winner misses with an uppercut. Choe saw that one coming.
Choe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Winner counters with a series of strikes. Choe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Winner scores with a sloppy right hand. Choe should have avoided that one.
Winner lunges at Choe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Choe's hand.
Choe tries to clinch up but Winner circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner misses with an uppercut
and Choe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Winner lands a shot to the body.
Winner struggles to land a body shot inside as Choe controls his hands.
Choe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Winner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Choe backwards.
Winner misses with a punch on the inside.
Winner letting Choe take a breather here.
Winner works on Choe's body with a couple of short punches.
Winner scores with a hook to the body.
Winner is pressed up against the cage. Choe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Winner down to the mat. Winner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Choe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Winner has control of Choe's left arm, preventing Choe from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winner wants to sweep but no luck.
Winner wants to stand but Choe is controlling the position.
Winner pulls Choe in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Winner wants to stand up but Choe is controlling him.
Choe trying to control the position from guard on top but Winner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tournament Winner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Winner feints a jab promting Choe to slip. Winner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Choe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Winner to the mat! Winner manages to get full guard.
Choe wants to pass the guard but Winner is keeping the position.
Winner wants to sweep but no luck.
Winner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winner wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner wants to stand up but Choe is controlling him.
Choe looking to sit in guard and control but Winner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Winner trying to control the position from guard on top but Choe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Choe wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Choe shoots in for a takedown but Winner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tournament Winner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Choe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Winner has closed the distance and engaged Choe in a clinch.
Winner lands with a short shot to the head.
Winner misses with a punch on the inside.
Winner throws a punch but it's blocked by Choe.
Choe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winner is pressed up against the cage. Choe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Winner down to the mat. Winner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Winner thows a body shot but no joy.
Winner clinches up against the cage.
Choe is looking to control Winner's arms but Winner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Choe has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Winner.
Winner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Choe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winner avoiding damage as Choe throws knees to the body.
Choe is trying to drag Winner to the mat but Winner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Winner is keeping busy.
Winner is pushing Choe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Winner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Choe backwards.
Winner tries to work over Choe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tournament Winner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Winner trying to stall but Choe improves his position.
Choe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Winner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winner lands an uppercut.
Winner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winner presses Choe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winner lands a body shot.
Choe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winner is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choe is working for takedown but Winner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Winner pushes Choe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Winner scores with a shot to the side of Choe's head.
Winner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choe backwards.
Choe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Winner prevents it.
Nice body punch from Winner - that landed with a thud.
Choe takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Winner.
Winner presses Choe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Winner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Winner works on Choe's body with a couple of short punches.
Winner digs a right hand into Choe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Choe's gas tank.
Winner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Winner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Winner.
Choe is rocked!
Winner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Choe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Winner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Winner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Winner.
Winner lands a big right hand that drops Choe! The killer instinct kicks in and Winner finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tournament Winner!
A victorious Tournament Winner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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