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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Menezes (ranked 24473 p4p, 580 weight class) and Dominic Harrison (ranked 24334 p4p, 555 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dominic Harrison enters the cage!

Menezes
vs
Harrison

190 cm
21
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitor Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Menezes misses with a body kick.
Harrison lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Vitor Menezes has been cut.
Harrison keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Harrison misses.
Menezes moves in looking to clinch but Harrison pushes him off.
Menezes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harrison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Menezes scrambles back to his feet.
Menezes tries to clinch but Harrison is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Harrison misses.
Menezes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Harrison. That one must have hurt.
Harrison cracks Menezes with a hook to the temple - Menezes is on wobbly legs here! Harrison swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Menezes falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Harrison wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dominic Harrison!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Joliat (ranked 6784 p4p, 580 weight class) and Dalim Husimovic (ranked 5829 p4p, 547 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Joliat
vs
Husimovic

191 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 Montreal, Maxim Joliat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dalim Husimovic!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Joliat - just one landing.
Joliat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Husimovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Joliat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joliat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Husimovic.
Joliat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Husimovic's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joliat. Husimovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joliat scores with a jab. Husimovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Joliat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Husimovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Husimovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Husimovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joliat working a defensive guard here.
Husimovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joliat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Husimovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joliat wants to stand up but Husimovic is controlling him.
Husimovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joliat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Husimovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joliat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joliat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Husimovic stays in close to Joliat's body and controls the position.
Joliat controlling the position.
Joliat trying to keep a closed guard but Husimovic is proving a slippery customer.
Joliat 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.
Husimovic chips away with some ground and pound.
Husimovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Husimovic 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Husimovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Husimovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Husimovic preventing the sweep.
Husimovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Husimovic is fighting to break Joliat's control of his arms but Joliat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Husimovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Husimovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Husimovic stands and throws Joliat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Joliat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Husimovic working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husimovic controls the position.
Joliat is looking to reverse the position.
Joliat wants to control but Husimovic postures up.
Husimovic controls the position from side control.
Husimovic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Joliat is trying to control Husimovic's posture but Husimovic avoids it.
Joliat is looking for a sweep.
Joliat being controlled for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Husimovic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Husimovic working away.
Husimovic staying calm.
Joliat tries to improve position but can't.
Joliat can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Joliat's face as Husimovic controls the position.
Joliat struggling a bit here.
Joliat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Joliat tries to roll over but Husimovic keeps him under control.
Joliat is working hard here to advance position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Husimovic lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Husimovic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Husimovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Husimovic seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalim Husimovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Joliat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Husimovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Joliat.
Joliat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Husimovic drives through with a takedown into Joliat's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Husimovic preventing the sweep.
Husimovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Husimovic landing with the ground and pound.
Joliat working a defensive guard here.
Husimovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joliat has his hands on Husimovic's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Husimovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
More stalling from Husimovic.
Joliat is trying to control the position but Husimovic postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Husimovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Husimovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joliat is trying to keep Husimovic in close.
Husimovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joliat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Joliat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Husimovic landing some decent shots from guard.
Husimovic landing some decent shots from guard.
Joliat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joliat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Husimovic looking to pass the guard.
Husimovic controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Husimovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joliat's head.
Husimovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Husimovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joliat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Husimovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Husimovic postures up.
Husimovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Husimovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Joliat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joliat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Husimovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joliat is trying to control the position but Husimovic postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Husimovic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joliat did well to prevent Husimovic getting side control.
Joliat wants to control but Husimovic is keeping busy.
Joliat manages to get to full guard.
Husimovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joliat trying to control the position.
Husimovic scoring with some ground and pound.
Joliat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Husimovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joliat's head.
Husimovic advances to half guard.
Joliat is looking for a sweep. Husimovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joliat is trying to control but can't.
Husimovic slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joliat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Husimovic is pressing down on Joliat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joliat is holding on for now.
Husimovic content to control rather than advance.
Husimovic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dalim Husimovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joliat is trying to control but can't.
Husimovic controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalim Husimovic 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!

A shot to the liver by Joliat. Beautiful body shot.
Joliat lands with an overhand left.
Joliat lands the left hand.
Husimovic throws a head kick that misses.

Husimovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joliat's half guard.
Joliat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Husimovic is working away from the top position though.
Husimovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Husimovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Husimovic is thwarting Joliat's attempts to control the position.
Husimovic trying to control the pace.
Joliat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Husimovic is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Husimovic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Husimovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Husimovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Husimovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Husimovic is looking to advance position but Joliat won't allow it.
Joliat controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Joliat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Husimovic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Husimovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Husimovic is continuing to stall.
Joliat wants to control but Husimovic is keeping busy.
Husimovic controlling the action here.
Joliat trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joliat tries to get to full guard but Husimovic has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Husimovic in particular looking to stall.
Husimovic tries to pass to full mount but Joliat defends it.
Joliat tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Husimovic has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Husimovic scoring with strikes but Joliat is staying in there.
Husimovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Husimovic dominating with strikes here.
Joliat is looking to get to half guard.
Husimovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Husimovic lands a nice shot to the head.
Maxim Joliat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Husimovic breaks from Joliat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Husimovic working the ground and pound effectively.
Husimovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joliat is looking to improve his position but Husimovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Husimovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joliat tries to reverse the position but Husimovic maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Husimovic lands a couple of good shots and Joliat has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Can Joliat hold on?! Husimovic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Husimovic trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Joliat doesn't escape.
Dalim Husimovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joliat tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalim Husimovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Husimovic 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalim Husimovic!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shin Tsu (ranked 6884 p4p, 450 weight class) and Chad Solis (ranked 6813 p4p, 446 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tsu
vs
Solis

180 cm
25
153 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shin Tsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Solis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solis.
Tsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Solis counters with a three punch combo that has Tsu backing up. Tsu nods at Solis to acknowledge the strikes.
Tsu throws a jab but it's blocked by Solis.
A swing and a miss from Tsu.
Solis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsu.
Solis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Solis ducks under a wild hook from Tsu.
Despite the aggression on Solis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Solis swinging wildly here.
Tsu missing with a left hand there. Solis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tsu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solis doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Tsu misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Tsu misses the target.
Solis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tsu throws an off balance right hand
and Solis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab by Tsu.
Shin Tsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Solis. Solis obviously looking to wear him down.
Tsu looks to land a left hand but Solis moved out of range nicely.
As Tsu backs off Solis throws a huge counter combo but Tsu manages to avoid it all.
Tsu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Solis counters with a left and a right that stings Tsu.

Tsu is rocked!
Tsu loads up on a big right hand but Solis slips the punch.
Solis defending well as Tsu loads up on a big left hand.
Solis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tsu eats them both and turns towards Solis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oh Tsu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Solis.
Tsu seems to have got his legs back now.
Solis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Solis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Solis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Solis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Solis duly obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsu circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Solis!
Tsu misses with a left hand

and Solis counters with a crisp one two that drops Tsu! Solis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tsu to his feet! Tsu is in big trouble!
Tsu is breathing heavily.
Solis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsu get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Tsu stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Solis runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Solis!

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A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lanson (ranked 3591 p4p, 376 weight class) and D Man Sitsongrit (ranked 5114 p4p, 472 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lanson
vs
Man Sitsongrit

167 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Lanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, D Man Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Lanson's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lanson darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Lanson into the cage.
Lanson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.

Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit wants to take the fight to the mat but Lanson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lanson misses with a few strikes there.

Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Sitsongrit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lanson after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lanson tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.

Lanson drives through with a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Sitsongrit is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage.
Sitsongrit has Lanson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lanson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chris Lanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D Man Sitsongrit.
Come on Sitsongrit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sitsongrit gets underhooks to prevent Lanson's takedown attempt.

Sitsongrit pulls guard effortlessly.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lanson wants to get up but he can't break Sitsongrit's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lanson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Lanson controlling him for the moment.
Sitsongrit wants to hit a switch here but Lanson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sitsongrit there!
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Lanson pushes him away.
Sitsongrit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lanson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Sitsongrit goes for a double leg but Lanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lanson continues to drive forward.

Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Lanson against the cage.
Lanson is pressed up against the cage. Sitsongrit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lanson down to the mat. Lanson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick. Lanson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Chris Lanson has been cut.
Lanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick. Lanson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a double leg but Lanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit is trying to drag Lanson to the mat but Lanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sitsongrit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lanson to keep the fight standing.
Lanson is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling him.

Lanson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lanson is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up.
Lanson keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Lanson is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

D Man Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Lanson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit goes for a double leg but Lanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lanson continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Lanson. No joy for Sitsongrit on that attempt.
Lanson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Chris Lanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D Man Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has a takedown stuffed.
As Sitsongrit looks to move away, Lanson throws a big counter combo but Sitsongrit just gets out of the way.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Lanson against the cage.
Lanson has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lanson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lanson with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a one-two to the body.

Lanson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lanson wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lanson.
Chris Lanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lanson is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Sitsongrit.
Lanson takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Lanson fails to land.
Sitsongrit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lanson smiles and moves away.

Sitsongrit rushes Lanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit just leaning against Lanson, taking a breather.
Lanson being controlled against the cage.
Sitsongrit receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanson fails to pull guard.

Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Lanson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lanson is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.

Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Lanson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lanson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but Lanson stands there with Sitsongrit around his waist. Sitsongrit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Sitsongrit pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

D Man Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Lanson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lanson misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a head kick.
Lanson tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit unleashes a big counter combination but Lanson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sitsongrit shoots in looking for a takedown but Lanson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sitsongrit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Lanson up against the cage.
Lanson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Lanson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Lanson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Lanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lanson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Lanson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit wants a takedown but no success here.
Lanson is working for takedown but Sitsongrit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sitsongrit pulls guard effortlessly.
Lanson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sitsongrit is proving hard to escape from.

Sitsongrit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lanson defends it easily.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lanson is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lanson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lanson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Sitsongrit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lanson defends it easily.

Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lanson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lanson slaps away a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lanson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.

Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Lanson back into the cage.
Lanson tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Lanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Lanson throws a half hearted mid kick.

Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.

Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chris Lanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lanson swivels and escapes.

Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Lanson up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sitsongrit obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanson jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit wants to take the fight to the mat but Lanson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lanson.

Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lanson, pushing him back against the cage.

Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lanson stuffs the takedown.
Sitsongrit shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
D Man Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D Man Sitsongrit!
An intense looking D Man Sitsongrit took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Out with Bolsonaro!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Davidson (ranked 3420 p4p, 395 weight class) and Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 3528 p4p, 407 weight class). Bizihwaeile is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by CHXPO - FPS. On his way into the cage it seems that Luke Davidson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Luke Davidson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Davidson
vs
Bizihwaeile

183 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Conviction
Sportivité

Sportivité

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Davidson misses with a jab to the body
and Bizihwaeile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Luke Davidson has been cut.
Davidson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Davidson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bizihwaeile doesn't seem bothered though.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bizihwaeile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davidson throws out the jab.
Davidson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaeile throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davidson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davidson lands a jab-cross combination.
Davidson misses with a looping right.
Davidson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Davidson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Davidson is looking to wear down Bizihwaeile with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Davidson stuns Bizihwaeile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Bizihwaeile misses
and Davidson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davidson cracks a nice hook into Bizihwaeile's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaeile. Davidson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luke Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizihwaeile.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson jabs Bizihwaeile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Davidson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davidson.
Davidson misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaeile lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Davidson misses with a wild body shot.
Davidson takes a swing at Bizihwaeile's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaeile looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Davidson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bizihwaeile in his tracks.
Davidson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a right hand but Davidson moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Davidson.
Bizihwaeile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davidson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile with a nice cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson throws a body shot but no joy.
Davidson swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Davidson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaeile was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidson.
Davidson punishes Bizihwaeile's body with a nice straight punch.
Davidson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Davidson.
Nice body punch from Davidson.
Davidson lands a two punch combo.
Davidson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davidson lands with a good body shot.
Bizihwaeile takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davidson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaeile throws out a counter right but Davidson avoids it with no problem.
Bizihwaeile getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davidson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaeile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Davidson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bizihwaeile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Luke Davidson's cut is getting worse.
Davidson lands a jab to Bizihwaeile's midsection.
Davidson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands with a nice body punch.
Davidson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davidson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaeile was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidson.
Davidson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bizihwaeile at a distance.
Davidson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook.
Davidson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Bizihwaeile counters by clinching up.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch on the inside.
Davidson prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Davidson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile moves forwards but Davidson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Davidson there.
Davidson slips under a jab.
It looked like Davidson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice shot that snaps Davidson's head back.
Davidson lands a jab to Bizihwaeile's midsection.
Davidson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davidson jabs Bizihwaeile right on the nose. Bizihwaeile blinks but takes it well.
Davidson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bizihwaeile looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davidson misses the shot to the body.
Davidson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davidson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Davidson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Davidson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Davidson lands a nice looking body shot.
Davidson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davidson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Davidson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Davidson misses the target.
Bizihwaeile looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Davidson jabs Bizihwaeile right on the nose. Bizihwaeile blinks but takes it well.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy uppercut
and Davidson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bizihwaeile scores with the left hand. Davidson knows he should have avoided that one.
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight right.
Davidson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson slips a straight right by Bizihwaeile.
Davidson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davidson scores with a jab.
Bizihwaeile might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Davidson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaeile. Davidson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaeile takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luke Davidson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bizihwaeile slips a jab from Davidson.
Davidson misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Davidson.
Davidson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaeile can do to turn this around?
Bizihwaeile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaeile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Davidson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidson. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaeile throws a shot from downtown. Davidson moves away and avoids it.
Davidson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Davidson.
Davidson connects with a jab.
Bizihwaeile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davidson lands a right hook to the body.
Davidson cracks Bizihwaeile with a good jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson thuds a left hand into Bizihwaeile's body.
Davidson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice combination there by Davidson.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davidson staying out of range there.
Bizihwaeile takes one to the side of the head.
Davidson works the jab nicely.
Bizihwaeile has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Davidson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab when Davidson was well out of range.
Davidson slips under a jab.
Davidson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davidson misses with a hook.
Davidson cracks a nice hook into Bizihwaeile's ribs.
Davidson lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Davidson cracks a nice hook into Bizihwaeile's ribs.
Davidson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davidson throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davidson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook. Davidson ducked under it nicely.
Davidson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Davidson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davidson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bizihwaeile has time to react.
Davidson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaeile throws out a counter right but Davidson avoids it with no problem.
Davidson misses with a jab to the body
and Davidson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Davidson - just one landing.
Davidson connects with a looping right hand.
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson jabs at Bizihwaeile's body.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaeile.
Davidson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davidson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Davidson connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davidson.
Davidson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaeile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaeile tries to move into range but Davidson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Davidson loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaeile slips the punch.
A slow jab from Davidson misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaeile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davidson.
Davidson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Davidson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Davidson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bizihwaeile throws an overhand right that lands on Davidson's shoulder, as Davidson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Davidson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davidson.
Bizihwaeile connects with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaeile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davidson misses with a hook
and Bizihwaeile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davidson throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davidson misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab when Davidson was well out of range.
Davidson takes one on the button.

Luke Davidson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bizihwaeile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davidson scores with a sloppy right hand. Bizihwaeile should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Davidson - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davidson scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy right hand but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Bizihwaeile misses its intended target.
Bizihwaeile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab.
Davidson throws a hook but Bizihwaeile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab but it's blocked by Davidson.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook. Davidson ducked under it nicely.
Davidson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Davidson takes a swing at Bizihwaeile's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Bizihwaeile's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Davidson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davidson.
Bizihwaeile avoids the body shot from Davidson.
Davidson misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild body shot.
Davidson throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson punishes Bizihwaeile's body with a nice straight punch.
Davidson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a left hand but Davidson moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaeile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davidson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Davidson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidson misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Bizihwaeile.
Davidson with a jab.
Bizihwaeile avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davidson slips under a jab.
Davidson scores with a hook to the body. Bizihwaeile takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bizihwaeile appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davidson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davidson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davidson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davidson throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaeile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a shot from downtown. Davidson moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaeile takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davidson throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Davidson. Beautiful body shot.
Davidson swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Davidson lands a jab to the head.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Davidson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaeile! But no joy.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bizihwaeile under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Davidson. Beautiful body shot.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaeile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davidson.
Davidson misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaeile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidson lands a jab to the head.
Davidson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Luke Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davidson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davidson throws a body punch but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Davidson throws a jab when Bizihwaeile was well out of range.
Davidson takes a swing at Bizihwaeile's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Bizihwaeile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bizihwaeile missing with a left hand there. Davidson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davidson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Davidson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davidson, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Davidson!
Luke Davidson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luther Broad (ranked 2889 p4p, 327 weight class) and Damian Hunter (ranked 2882 p4p, 326 weight class). Damian Hunter has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luther Broad's chin.

Broad
vs
Hunter

192 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luther Broad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Broad as he jumps to the side.
Hunter's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Broad slips a jab from Hunter.
Hunter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Broad's waist but Broad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunter off to one side.
Hunter misses with a body kick.
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunter has his takedown stuffed
and Broad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luther Broad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Hunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Broad. No joy for Hunter on that attempt.

Broad clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Broad.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Broad uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Broad has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Broad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
A short right from Broad on the inside.
Broad scores with a shot to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Broad.
Broad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Broad blocks an uppercut.
Broad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Broad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Broad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broad lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Broad.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Broad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Broad.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Broad.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Broad controls the action.
Broad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Broad.

Hunter has hold of one of Broad's legs. Broad is fighting the takedown attempt but Hunter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Broad keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Broad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunter trying to control but Broad is working from the bottom.

Broad is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hunter has his hands clasped together but Broad extends and breaks Hunter's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Broad.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Broad!
A victorious Luther Broad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dock (ranked 4186 p4p, 422 weight class) and Matt Griffin (ranked 2803 p4p, 319 weight class). Dock comes to the cage accompanied by The Hangover Soundtrack- Iko Iko. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matt Griffin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Dock
vs
Griffin

225 cm
34
200 lbs
16 - 29 - 0

186 cm
29
194 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 16 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Dock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dock but Dock pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Griffin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Dock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Griffin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.

Dock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Griffin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dock has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Griffin is looking to defend but Dock has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Griffin! Dock pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Griffin taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bob Dock!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Tea (ranked 3160 p4p, 287 weight class) and Deacon Frost (ranked 2036 p4p, 219 weight class). Deacon Frost has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tea
vs
Frost

194 cm
30
263 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

187 cm
31
269 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ice Tea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deacon Frost !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tea appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Frost - that will leave a mark!
Frost missing with a left hand there. Tea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tea appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Tea changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tea's calf.
A head kick misses from Frost .
Frost connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a right and a left that Tea avoids nicely.
Tea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frost sprawls and moves away.
Deacon Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frost throws a push kick but Tea slaps the foot to one side.
Tea tries to counter by clinching up but Frost breaks away and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost throws a head kick but Tea moves out of range.
Frost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Tea.
Frost feints and then cracks Tea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tea down.
No joy there for Frost , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frost throws out a loose jab but Tea uses good head movement to avoid it.

Frost sends Tea crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Frost is motioning to the referee to let Tea up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frost lands a big uppercut and Tea crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tea looks OK. Frost waves Tea back to his feet!

Tea is rocked!
Crack! Frost connects with the perfect overhand right and Tea falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Frost !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deacon Frost !
In his post fight interview, Deacon Frost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ruas (ranked 1085 p4p, 139 weight class) and Wild Turkey (ranked 736 p4p, 95 weight class). Carlos Ruas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Ruas
vs
Turkey

200 cm
27
280 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

195 cm
28
270 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wild Turkey !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas looks to throw the jab but Turkey is out of range.
Turkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turkey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Turkey lands with a right hand.

It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruas slips under a jab from Turkey .
Turkey tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruas cracks Turkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ruas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruas.
Turkey tries a head kick but it misses.
Turkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Turkey .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ruas dives in and scores a takedown into Turkey 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas trying to control but Turkey is working from the bottom.
Turkey controls Ruas momentarily but Ruas frees himself.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ruas is looking to pass into half guard but Turkey pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Turkey is in guard.

Ruas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turkey 's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turkey keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
Turkey keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turkey is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ruas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Ruas wants to finish this one by submission but Turkey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ruas.
Ruas looking to control but Turkey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruas punching from mount but Turkey doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ruas tries to control but Turkey wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruas is looking to work his way around to Turkey 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ruas goes for an armbar but Turkey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Turkey .
Turkey 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ruas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turkey 's guard.

Ruas wants to pass the guard but Turkey is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ruas looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkey is just out of range.
Turkey misses with the combination.
Turkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruas.
Turkey throws a jab when Ruas was well out of range.
Ruas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wild Turkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turkey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruas scores with a jab to the body.
Ruas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turkey defends well and Ruas ends up having to push Turkey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ruas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turkey .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turkey scores with a leg kick.
Turkey misses with a wild body shot.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turkey throws a sloppy head kick and Ruas moves out of range easily.
Ruas looks to throw the jab but Turkey is out of range.
Turkey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ruas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turkey tries to avoid it but Ruas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turkey to the ground. Turkey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turkey defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruas.
Ruas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turkey cracks a nice hook into Ruas's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkey throws a leg kick but Ruas checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turkey .
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turkey as he avoids it easily.
Ruas shoots for a double leg takedown but Turkey sprawls well. He's pushed Ruas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruas manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas looks for a takedown but Turkey sprawls well.
Turkey slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turkey .
Turkey scores with a leg kick.
Ruas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkey manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turkey .
Turkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Ruas misses.
Wild Turkey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turkey throws a head kick but Ruas moves out of range.
Turkey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ruas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Carlos Ruas's cut is getting worse.

Turkey drops Ruas with a beautiful combination! Ruas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Turkey is looking for the KO!
Turkey missing with a left hand there. Ruas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turkey leaves Ruas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas misses with a hook.
Turkey scores with a hook to the body. Ruas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Turkey .
Turkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turkey misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruas catches Turkey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turkey throws a head kick but Ruas moves out of range.

Ruas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Turkey is trying to defend but Ruas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turkey is refusing to be controlled, as Ruas sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turkey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruas pushing down on Turkey 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Ruas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turkey sees it coming and defends easily.
Turkey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruas is looking to advance position but Turkey won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wild Turkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Turkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkey misses with a series of wild punches.

Ruas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turkey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ruas advances to mount.
Ruas tries to control but Turkey wriggling away.
Turkey stops Ruas from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas tries to control but Turkey wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ruas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Turkey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Turkey shrugs it off.
Ruas looking to control but Turkey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ruas is stalling here but it's allowed Turkey to get half guard.
Ruas wants to advance to full mount but Turkey doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turkey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turkey can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ruas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Ruas seems to be working for a kimura but Turkey defends the submission attempt.

Ruas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turkey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Turkey is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ruas seems to be working for a kimura but Turkey defends the submission attempt.
Ruas wants to take a breather but Turkey is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Turkey is defending well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turkey tries to score with a low kick but Ruas moves his leg out of the way.
Turkey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turkey loads up on a big right hand but Ruas slips the punch.
Ruas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Turkey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruas is pushing down on Turkey 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turkey is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruas trying to control from half guard but Turkey is working away.
Ruas is pressing down on Turkey 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turkey is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Turkey misses with a low kick.
Ruas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turkey sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruas.
Turkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruas feinted with a counter takedown.
Turkey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkey . Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruas tries to counter with a takedown but Turkey is quick to defend against it.
Turkey misses with the combination.
Turkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ruas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turkey throws a chopping leg kick but Ruas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Ruas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkey is looking for a sweep.

Ruas has hold of Turkey 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Turkey seems comfortable defending it but Ruas has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Turkey is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Turkey is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ruas couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Ruas!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Ruas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.