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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raycon Figg (ranked 7266 p4p, 215 weight class) and Greg Towson (ranked 25094 p4p, 263 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raycon Figg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Towson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figg shoots in and gets a takedown into Towson's guard.
Figg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Figg is working Towson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Figg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Figg throws a big right hand that misses.
Towson keeping moving, preventing Figg from controlling successfully.
Figg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Towson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Towson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Towson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figg slips nicely into half guard.
Towson is in trouble now - Figg has advanced to mount!
Figg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Towson is squirming around, avoiding Figg's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figg is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Towson is surviving well by controlling Figg's body position as best he can.
Figg scoring with strikes but Towson is staying in there.
Figg 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.
Figg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Figg controlling from the full mount.
Figg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Figg working Towson over with strikes here.
Figg looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Towson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figg tries to control but Towson wriggling away.
Figg raining down shots from the mount!
Figg controlling the pace for now.
Towson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Figg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A nice elbow there by Figg.
Figg landing punches.
Towson is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Figg! Towson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raycon Figg!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tex Bolt (ranked 24904 p4p, 340 weight class) and Dimitri Aristova (ranked 24620 p4p, 359 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tex Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimitri Aristova!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bolt lands in his opponent's guard.
Bolt looking to sit in guard and control but Aristova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bolt controls Aristova momentarily but Aristova frees himself.
Bolt is trying to control the position here. Aristova has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Bolt tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Aristova jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dimitri Aristova!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohsin Zaidi (ranked 4991 p4p, 572 weight class) and Ray Rorden (ranked 4423 p4p, 517 weight class). Ray Rorden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohsin Zaidi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Rorden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Rorden misses.
Zaidi attempts a counter takedown but Rorden avoids it well and moves away.
Rorden misses with a wild body shot.
Zaidi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rorden just manages to avoid it.
Zaidi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rorden counters with a left and a right that stings Zaidi.
Rorden takes a swing at Zaidi's ribcage but misses.
Zaidi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Rorden. No joy for Zaidi on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Rorden's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zaidi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rorden wants to get back to his feet but Zaidi passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaidi winds up and cracks Rorden with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zaidi 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.
Rorden wants to get back to his feet.
Zaidi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rorden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zaidi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rorden is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rorden has hold of Zaidi's hands but Zaidi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rorden is looking to escape.
Zaidi working Rorden over with strikes.
Zaidi drops an elbow to the side of Rorden's head.
Ground and pound from Zaidi.
Zaidi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zaidi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zaidi slips a nice elbow through Rorden's hands, connecting with Rorden's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zaidi lands a nice short elbow.
Zaidi working Rorden over with strikes.
Zaidi trying to pass the guard but Rorden defending well.
Zaidi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zaidi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rorden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaidi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zaidi working over Rorden with some ground and pound. Rorden looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaidi prevents Rorden from standing back up.
Zaidi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rorden is refusing to be controlled, as Zaidi sits in half guard.
Zaidi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rorden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Zaidi.
Zaidi is nestled in close to Rorden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rorden pushes Zaidi off looking to stand but Zaidi dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zaidi lands a nice short elbow.
Rorden is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaidi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rorden is still in real trouble! Can Zaidi finish him?
Zaidi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zaidi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaidi drops an elbow to the side of Rorden's head.
Zaidi is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rorden is hurt! He's hurt bad - Zaidi fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rorden from any more punishment! Congratulations to Zaidi! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohsin Zaidi!
A victorious Mohsin Zaidi 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Alan Hansen (ranked 2928 p4p, 355 weight class) and Rielly Adams (ranked 3441 p4p, 395 weight class). Hansen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Follow the Leader - by-KORN. Adams has chosen Walk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rielly Adams!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hansen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Adams counters with a left and a right that stings Hansen.
Adams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adams takes a swing at Hansen's ribcage but misses.
Hansen throws a lazy uppercut
and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hansen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adams.
Adams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hansen misses with a right hand
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams lands a right hook to the body.
Adams punishes Hansen's body with a nice straight punch.
Hansen misses with a double jab.
Hansen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen misses the body punch
and Hansen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hansen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alan Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen throws a lazy uppercut
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hansen dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Hansen throws out a leg kick but Adams moves out of range and Hansen only half commits.
As Hansen backs off Adams throws a huge counter combo but Hansen manages to avoid it all.
Adams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Alan Hansen has been cut.
Rielly Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Hansen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Adams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hansen's head backwards.
Hansen throws a lazy uppercut
and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hansen is rocked!
Hansen throws a sloppy body shot
and Adams scores with a counter punch that sends Hansen to the canvas! Adams smells blood - he's punishing Hansen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hansen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rielly Adams!
Rielly Adams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Alan Hansen was interviewed post fight and said 'Terrible defending'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justin Magnum (ranked 5560 p4p, 256 weight class) and Jonathan Ray (ranked 8677 p4p, 324 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Ray!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray walks into a left hand.
Ray misses with a takedown
and Magnum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ray is rocked!
It looks like Jonathan Ray has been cut.
Magnum scores with a hook to the body. Ray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ray is still on wobbly legs! Can Magnum finish him?
Ray leaves his chin hanging out and Magnum seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ray crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Magnum!
Justin Magnum decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 4283 p4p, 335 weight class) and Travis Brookes (ranked 4349 p4p, 338 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Biernat might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Someday. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Brookes!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brookes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Biernat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brookes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brookes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brookes digs a good hook to Biernat's body.
Biernat with a poor takedown
and Brookes counters with a one-two to the body.
Biernat is rocked!
Brookes shoots for a takedown but Biernat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Biernat as he jumps to the side.
Brookes wants to clinch.
Brookes shoots in for a double leg but Biernat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mateusz Biernat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Brookes.
Biernat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brookes avoids it really well and circles away.
Biernat tries for a takedown but Brookes circles away easily
and Brookes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brookes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Brookes. No joy for Biernat on that attempt.
Biernat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brookes scores with a nice strike.
Biernat scores with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Biernat. No joy for Brookes on that attempt.
Biernat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Biernat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brookes tries to avoid it but Biernat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brookes to the ground. Brookes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Biernat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brookes avoids it really well and circles away.
Brookes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brookes or perhaps it was just good defense by Biernat, which made it look bad.
Biernat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biernat is trying to control the action in half guard but Brookes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brookes is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
Biernat looks to land a strike but Brookes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Biernat wants to get up but he can't break Brookes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brookes being controlled here, momentarily.
Biernat trying to control but Brookes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biernat with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biernat 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.
Brookes managing to control the position.
Biernat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Biernat throws an elbow that misses. Brookes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biernat's guard. Nice move by Brookes!
Brookes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biernat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brookes uses it to pass to side control.
Brookes blocks the strikes from Biernat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookes swings around for an armbar but Biernat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brookes's guard.
Brookes trying to control the position.
Brookes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biernat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Biernat stands up over Brookes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Biernat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brookes is trying to keep Biernat in close.
Biernat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brookes's head.
Biernat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Biernat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brookes is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Brookes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Biernat clinches with his opponent.
Brookes wants to take the fight to the mat but Biernat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Biernat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brookes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brookes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biernat throws a front kick that sends Brookes stumbling back into the cage.
Biernat dives in and grabs Brookes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brookes pushes down on Biernat's head and hops out.
Brookes misses with a head kick.
Biernat gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat is just content to waste time from the top position. Brookes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brookes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Biernat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Biernat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookes is trying to keep Biernat in close.
Biernat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Biernat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brookes keeping moving, preventing Biernat from controlling successfully.
Biernat stays in close to Brookes's body and controls the position.
Brookes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brookes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biernat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biernat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biernat wants to pass the guard but Brookes is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Biernat landing with the ground and pound.
Biernat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Biernat throws a big right hand that misses.
Biernat stands and throws Brookes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Biernat trying to control the action but Brookes is working from the bottom.
Biernat in side control lands a decent elbow.
Biernat cracks Brookes with a big right hand but Brookes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Biernat wants to control but Brookes is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookes trying to remain calm as Biernat controls from the top position.
Biernat cracks Brookes with a big elbow.
Brookes is rocked!
Brookes trying to remain calm as Biernat controls from the top position.
Brookes is still in real trouble! Can Biernat finish him?
Biernat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brookes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mateusz Biernat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biernat in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Brookes looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Biernat turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateusz Biernat!
A pretty intense looking Mateusz Biernat took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Miyagi (ranked 5481 p4p, 570 weight class) and Alexander Hamilton (ranked 5328 p4p, 562 weight class). Hamilton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alexander Hamilton. 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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165 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Mr Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miyagi scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hamilton manages to mount him!
Miyagi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miyagi is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Hamilton locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Miyagi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Hamilton!
Alexander Hamilton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Clark (ranked 1678 p4p, 168 weight class) and Mikel Ramos Jnr (ranked 3310 p4p, 286 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Clark !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikel Ramos Jnr !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos Jnr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramos Jnr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramos Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clark 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.
Clark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ramos Jnr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ramos Jnr throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark .
Clark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Ramos Jnr does no damage.
Clark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramos Jnr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramos Jnr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramos Jnr misses with a two punch combination.
Ramos Jnr looks to land a combination. Clark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Corey Clark has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ramos Jnr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clark is in Ramos Jnr 's guard.
Ramos Jnr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos Jnr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ramos Jnr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark is trying to stand back up but Ramos Jnr is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark controlling the position well.
Ramos Jnr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clark 's head.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramos Jnr .
Clark is positioning himself well to prevent Ramos Jnr advancing to mount.
Ramos Jnr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark is controlling Ramos Jnr 's trapped leg to prevent Ramos Jnr from advancing to side control.
Ramos Jnr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clark is looking to control Ramos Jnr 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clark avoid being mounted?
Ramos Jnr prevents Clark from improving his position.
Ramos Jnr trying to control the pace.
Ramos Jnr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark wants to control but Ramos Jnr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramos Jnr prevents Clark from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Ramos Jnr .
Ramos Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos Jnr looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Ramos Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
Clark gets a double leg takedown into Ramos Jnr 's guard.
Ramos Jnr controls Clark momentarily but Clark frees himself.
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramos Jnr working a defensive guard but Clark passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos Jnr wants to get back to full guard.
Clark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ramos Jnr gets back to full guard.
Clark is stalling in the full guard.
Ramos Jnr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Clark has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikel Ramos Jnr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Corey Clark 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ramos Jnr misses with a hook
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramos Jnr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Clark was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramos Jnr .
No joy there for Clark , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramos Jnr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos Jnr misses with a hook
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ramos Jnr trying to get back to full guard but Clark takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark avoids the attempt from Ramos Jnr to control.
Ramos Jnr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ramos Jnr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clark 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos Jnr looking to control.
Ramos Jnr will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ramos Jnr working a defensive guard but Clark passes into half guard.
Well, if Clark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ramos Jnr has a hand on Clark 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Clark takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ramos Jnr is trying to escape the mount.
Clark takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramos Jnr working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark punishing his opponent with strikes.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramos Jnr can do to turn this around?
BOOM! Clark connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Clark is landing with some decent strikes but Ramos Jnr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Clark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos Jnr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Corey Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ramos Jnr ?
Ramos Jnr gets back to half guard.
Ramos Jnr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Ramos Jnr is defending well.
Clark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos Jnr is pressing down on Clark 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clark 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corey Clark 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos Jnr 's shoulder, as Ramos Jnr tries to avoid the shot.
Mikel Ramos Jnr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos Jnr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ramos Jnr misses with a double jab
and Clark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramos Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clark feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramos Jnr 's head.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ramos Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Ramos Jnr . Those never looked like landing.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramos Jnr .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramos Jnr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramos Jnr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ramos Jnr throws a right hand that misses
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Clark .
Ramos Jnr is rocked!
Ramos Jnr seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Clark shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Ramos Jnr is backing up but Clark catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Ramos Jnr covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Clark Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Clark !
Corey Clark retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Greene (ranked 1951 p4p, 260 weight class) and Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 1575 p4p, 215 weight class). Greene comes to the cage accompanied by Oakland. Fjera has chosen Tito & Tarantula as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
218 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jodi Joe Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene misses with a hook to the body
and Fjera counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Hunter Greene has been cut.
Fjera lands a jab to the nose.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera scores with a decent looking hook.
Greene throws a jab when Fjera was well out of range.
Greene takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fjera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fjera blocks a head kick by Greene.
Greene cracks Fjera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fjera moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Fjera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Greene has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fjera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fjera lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fjera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fjera has Greene pressed against the cage.
Greene is trying to pull guard but Fjera has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fjera is working Greene over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fjera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fjera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Greene has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Fjera.
Fjera digs a right hand underneath Greene's ribcage. Greene let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Greene can't find room to land a body shot as Fjera controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fjera.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fjera.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Fjera.
Greene tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjera scores with a shoulder strike.
Fjera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fjera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Fjera throws a big uppercut that drops Greene! More strikes from Fjera and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Greene lies dazed against the cage as Fjera celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jodi Joe Fjera!
A very excited looking Jodi Joe Fjera 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.
Hunter Greene was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back, God has a plan and tonight his plan was for my ass to get kicked. I'm going to pray and train like a Tibetan monk...'.
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#R1#
Bates moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bates lands a jab to the head.
Octavian lands with a nice combination. Bates backs away looking to recover.
Bates just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates misses the jab.
Bates lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Octavian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bates's sensitive parts.
Octavian thuds his shin into the meat of Bates's side.
Octavian looks to land a combination but Bates avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Octavian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Octavian lands a really nice looking cross but Bates seems unphased.
Octavian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joel Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates lands with a straight right. Octavian didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Bates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bates throws a leg kick but Octavian checks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Octavian has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Octavian slips under a jab.
Octavian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bates scores with a crisp jab that stopped Octavian in his tracks. #T1#
Octavian slips a straight right by Bates.
Joel Bates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Octavian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bates scores with a one two! Octavian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bates throws an off balance right hand
and Octavian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bates misses with a double jab.
Bates lands with a shot to the body.
Bates misses with a looping right.
Bates is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Octavian.
A solid leg kick lands there for Octavian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Octavian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bates tries a head kick but it misses.
Bates connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Octavian's hands.
Octavian connects with a body shot.
Octavian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bates is breathing heavily.
Bates looks for the body kick but Octavian saw that one coming.
Bates throws a poor cross that misses
and Octavian counters with a left and a right that stings Bates. #T2#
Bates scores with a head kick. Octavian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Octavian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bates has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Octavian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Octavian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Octavian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Bates on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Octavian ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Bates connects with a body shot.
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Octavian ducks down to avoid it.
Bates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Octavian circles away quickly and effectively.
Octavian moves away from the strike by Bates.
Bates takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bates throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Bates.
A big left from Bates misses.
Octavian feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Octavian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Octavian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Octavian just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBates.
Bates misses with an uppercut
and Octavian counters with a three punch combo that has Bates backing up. Bates nods at Octavian to acknowledge the strikes.
Octavian avoids the body shot from Bates.
Octavian moves forwards but Bates connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bates swings for the body but Octavian moves out of range.
Octavian is working the combinations to good effect here.
Octavian throws a right and a left that Bates avoids nicely.
Octavian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bates.#TD2#
Octavian gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bates is looking for a sweep.
Octavian controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Octavian has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Octavian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Octavian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bates tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Octavian advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Octavian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bates misses with a right hand
and Octavian counters with a straight right hand.
Octavian throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Octavian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quintus Octavian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bates lands with a right hand.
Octavian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bates throws a jab when Octavian was well out of range.
Octavian feints the counter takedown.
Octavian scores with a leg kick.
Bates throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Octavian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Octavian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Octavian throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates throws a sloppy head kick and Octavian moves out of range easily.
Bates scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Octavian connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Octavian throws a right hand that Bates ducks under and follows up with a left that Bates also avoids with ease.#T1#
Bates takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Octavian lands with a kick to the temple. Bates shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Octavian lands a nice looking body kick.
Octavian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch but Octavian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bates scores with a jab.
Bates takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Octavian lands a jab to Bates's midsection.
Bates misses with an uppercut
and Octavian counters with a series of strikes. Bates will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Octavian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bates backs up against the cage.
#ROC2#
Bates is rocked!
Octavian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Octavian fakes the leg kick and cracks Bates in the body.
Bates misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Octavian! But no joy.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Octavian avoids a kick to the body.
Octavian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quintus Octavian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bates scores with a nice strike.
Bates throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Octavian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Octavian is pushing down on Bates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bates is fighting to maintain full guard but Octavian has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Octavian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Octavian on the ground.
Octavian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Octavian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Octavian controlling the action here.
Bates tries to get to full guard but Octavian has control of the leg.
Bates is refusing to be controlled, as Octavian sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Octavian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bates is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Octavian scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Octavian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bates defends it well.
Bates is trying to control but Octavian manages to pass to mount!
Octavian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Octavian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Octavian tries a head kick but it misses.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Octavian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bates throws an off balance right hand
and Octavian counters with a big head kick but Bates shrugs it off.
Octavian throws a series of punches but Bates moves out of range.
Octavian thumps Bates with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bates misses the target.
A good leg kick by Octavian.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bates, as that shot connected.
Octavian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bates throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Octavian counters with a three punch combo that has Bates backing up. Bates nods at Octavian to acknowledge the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Octavian.
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!
Bates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Octavian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Octavian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Octavian. Those never looked like landing.
Bates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bates as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Bates throws an overhand right that lands on Octavian's shoulder, as Octavian tries to avoid the shot.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Octavian throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Octavian. Those never looked like landing.
Octavian avoids the body shot from Bates.
Octavian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bates has time to react.
Bates has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bates there as he acknowledges the shot.
Octavian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Bates on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bates misses with a head kick.
Octavian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bates throws a shot from downtown. Octavian moves away and avoids it.
Bates tries a head kick but it misses.
Octavian cracks Bates with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bates takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
Octavian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Octavian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bates paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Octavian lands with a nice body kick.
Octavian fails to land with a series of punches.
Bates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Octavian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bates throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Octavian counters with a two punch combo.
Bates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Octavian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Octavian not doing much here.
#T3#
Bates tries to roll over but Octavian keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Octavian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bates has managed to free his arm - good work.
Octavian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Octavian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bates doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Octavian. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Octavian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Octavian trying to mount his opponent but Bates defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quintus Octavian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Octavian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintus Octavian!
A relieved looking Quintus Octavian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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