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RRFC Fight Night 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Kondo (ranked 5411 p4p, 6741 weight class) and Diego Garcia (ranked 503 p4p, 557 weight class). The key to victory for Yoshihiro Kondo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Kondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garcia - that will leave a mark!
Kondo misses the shot to the body.
Kondo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garcia.
Garcia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garcia pulls Kondo into guard.
Kondo passes into half guard.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kondo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garcia is concentrating on defense, preventing Kondo from advancing position.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kondo tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Kondo won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia is controlling Kondo's posture.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Kondo tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kondo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Garcia manages to get back to half guard.
Kondo tries to pass to full mount but Garcia defends it.
Kondo is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kondo decides to stand and escape the position.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garcia looks winded!
Kondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body.
Kondo misses with a straight right.
Kondo throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a two punch combo.
Nice shot lands for Kondo.
Garcia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kondo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Kondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kondo misses with a looping left.
Kondo lands a right hook to the body.
Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Kondo.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Kondo.
Kondo throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garcia or perhaps it was just good defense by Kondo, which made it look bad.
Kondo throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kondo throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshihiro Kondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice combo by Kondo! Oh, that's hurt him - Garcia falls to the canvas and Kondo follows him into side control.
 Garcia is rocked!
Sloppy strikes there by Kondo.
Garcia is still in real trouble! Can Kondo finish him?
Kondo 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.
Kondo advances nicely into full mount.
Garcia is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kondo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Garcia is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshihiro Kondo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yoshihiro Kondo thanked Kore Fight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorgens Vergys (ranked 24185 p4p, 3862 weight class) and Laurent Jabouin (ranked 678 p4p, 454 weight class). Laurent Jabouin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple 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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorgens Vergys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laurent Jabouin!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabouin closes the distance and clinches.
Jabouin keeps control of Vergys as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jabouin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jabouin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jabouin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vergys is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vergys has escaped and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabouin is looking to sweep but instead, Vergys has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabouin landing a few short strikes.
Jabouin controlling the position well.
Jabouin actively working from the bottom here.
Jabouin is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vergys is trying to control. Jabouin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jabouin tries to kick Vergys off but Vergys keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jabouin is looking to improve his position.
Jabouin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jabouin controlling the position for now.
Vergys stops Jabouin from getting back to his feet.
Jabouin controlling the position for now.
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.
Jabouin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jabouin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vergys walks away with a smile on his face. Jabouin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid body kick from Vergys.
Vergys looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vergys scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Laurent Jabouin has been cut.
A big head kick from Vergys and Jabouin is sent sprawling to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jabouin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jabouin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vergys is aware though and is defending well.
Vergys wants to control from the top but Jabouin keeps moving.
Jabouin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vergys doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vergys manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabouin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vergys's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vergys wants to sweep but no luck.
Jabouin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vergys is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jabouin is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorgens Vergys dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laurent Jabouin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jabouin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vergys's guard.
Vergys is trying to control the position but Jabouin postures up.
Jabouin won't allow Vergys to get back to his feet.
Jabouin wants to pass the guard but Vergys is keeping the position.
Jabouin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jabouin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabouin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vergys's guard.
Jabouin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabouin decides to return to a standing position.
Jabouin moves into the clinch.
Jabouin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jabouin has Vergys pressed against the cage, preventing Vergys from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jabouin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jabouin misses with some punches.
Jabouin tries to pull guard but Vergys won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabouin manages to break the clinch.
Jabouin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vergys fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jabouin, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jabouin.
Jabouin tries to pull guard but Vergys won't allow it.
Vergys wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vergys breaks the clinch.
Vergys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vergys tries to clinch up but Jabouin circles away and keeps his distance.
Vergys avoids the body shot from Jabouin.
Jabouin closes the distance and pushes Vergys back into the cage.
Jabouin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vergys tries to clinch but Jabouin moves out of range.
Vergys delivers a nice body kick.
Vergys tries to clinch but Jabouin is having none of it.
Jabouin avoids the head kick by Vergys.
Vergys gets a clinch.
Jabouin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jorgens Vergys is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vergys plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vergys lands a head kick. Jabouin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vergys.
A solid body kick from Vergys.
Jabouin throws a head kick but Vergys moves out of range.
It looked like Vergys was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vergys tries to clinch up but Jabouin circles away and keeps his distance.
Jabouin keeps the fight on the outside.
Vergys tries to keep at a distance but Jabouin has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jabouin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jabouin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vergys walks away with a smile on his face. Jabouin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jorgens Vergys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Jabouin.
Vergys wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jabouin closes the distance and clinches up with Vergys, looking for a takedown. Jabouin pushes Vergys against the cage but Vergys circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jabouin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jabouin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Laurent Jabouin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Laurent Jabouin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vergys is looking to slow Jabouin down with leg kicks.
Jabouin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vergys chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been informed that Jabouin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jorgens Vergys is winning the standup battle so far.
Jabouin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vergys.
Vergys tries to clinch there but Jabouin circles away.
Jabouin rushes Vergys and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jabouin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vergys smiles and moves away.
Vergys tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabouin dives in for a single leg takedown but Vergys sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vergys throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vergys fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vergys lands with a kick to the temple. Jabouin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vergys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vergys moves in looking to clinch but Jabouin pushes him off.
Vergys tries to clinch but Jabouin moves out of range.
Vergys tries to clinch
and Jabouin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vergys wants to get back to his feet.
Laurent Jabouin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jabouin wants to work for an arm triangle but Vergys is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vergys is trying to stand back up but Jabouin is controlling him
Jabouin content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabouin seems to be working for a kimura but Vergys defends the submission attempt.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vergys blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jabouin.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vergys goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vergys tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jabouin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jabouin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jorgens Vergys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Jabouin.
Vergys tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jabouin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabouin has managed to clinch.
Jabouin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vergys misses with a head kick.
Jabouin moves out of range as Vergys throws a body kick.
Vergys scores with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jabouin.
Jabouin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vergys moves in looking to clinch but Jabouin pushes him off.
Jabouin swats away the attempt to clinch by Vergys.
Vergys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vergys tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jabouin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Vergys.
A head kick misses from Vergys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabouin 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.
Jabouin throwing strikes from guard but Vergys blocks nicely.
Vergys wants to get back to his feet but Jabouin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jabouin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jabouin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jabouin gets to his feet - Vergys follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jorgens Vergys.
I think Vergys has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorgens Vergys!
Jorgens Vergys made sure to mention his sponsor, The Dirty Needle Project (158Q @ $25) in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Kirby (ranked 2746 p4p, 3669 weight class) and Brian Becker (ranked 283 p4p, 371 weight class). Brian Becker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Kirby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Becker!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirby lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Becker lunges at Kirby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kirby's hand.
Kirby shoots in but no luck this time.
Becker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kirby.
Nice takedown defense from Becker. No joy for Kirby on that attempt.
Becker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kirby with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Kirby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Becker defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Becker misses.
Kirby shoots and misses
enabling Becker to counter with a crisp jab.
Becker stuffs the takedown attempt from Kirby. Kirby gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby fails with the takedown
and Becker counters with a left to the body.
Kirby dives in for a single leg takedown but Becker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Becker connects with a right hand. Kirby shakes it off.
Becker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice body punch from Becker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker swings for the body but Kirby moves out of range.
As Becker looks to move away, Kirby throws a big counter combo but Becker just gets out of the way.
Becker connects with a crisp jab.
Becker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Becker connects with the punch.
Kirby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brian Becker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kirby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Becker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Becker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kirby.
Kirby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Becker defends it nicely.
Kirby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rex Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby with a poor takedown
and Becker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Becker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kirby is breathing heavily.
Becker dips to his left and cracks Kirby with an uppercut!
Kirby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Becker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirby thinking.
Kirby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Becker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kirby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Becker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Becker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Becker lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirby misses with a takedown attempt
and Becker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Becker catches Kirby right on the button with a cross.
Kirby with a poor takedown
and Becker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 Kirby is rocked!
Kirby is aggressively charging in as Becker backs up avoiding any damage. Becker tosses out a jab and Kirby runs right into it face first! Kirby is out cold! Becker dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kirby's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Becker!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Becker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Willis (ranked 4600 p4p, 3382 weight class) and Ken Barlow (ranked 555 p4p, 432 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Barlow!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barlow clinches up against the cage.
Barlow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barlow gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barlow 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.
Willis is looking for a sweep. Barlow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Willis is staying active underneath Barlow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Willis defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Willis is trying to control but can't.
Willis wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barlow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barlow is trying to control the action in half guard but Willis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Willis trying to control but Barlow postures up.
Barlow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barlow slips a nice elbow through Willis's hands, connecting with Willis's forehead.
Barlow trying to mount his opponent but Willis defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis is looking to control Barlow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willis avoid being mounted?
Barlow is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis is pressing down on Barlow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barlow trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
Willis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barlow looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barlow tries for a takedown but Willis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barlow gets slowly back to his feet.
John Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Barlow.
Barlow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Willis as he avoids it easily.
Barlow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Willis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barlow trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
Willis 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.
Barlow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barlow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Willis dives on top into guard.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barlow has his foot on Willis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willis works his way back into a safe position though.
Barlow wants to improve his position but instead Willis has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willis stalling.
Barlow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willis pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Barlow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Willis rushes Barlow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barlow can't get the takedown.
Barlow jumps guard.
Willis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barlow working for a triangle but Willis defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barlow is looking to stand back up but Willis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Barlow.
Willis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barlow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barlow works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barlow is on top in guard.
Barlow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Willis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barlow.
Barlow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willis is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barlow throwing strikes from guard but Willis blocks nicely.
Willis looking to control.
Barlow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Willis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barlow has Willis in his guard.
Barlow pulls Willis in close to prevent any damage.
Willis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ken Barlow has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Barlow is keeping the position.
Willis trying to control but Barlow is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barlow holds on and takes a little breather.
Barlow is trying to keep Willis in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barlow wants to sweep here but Willis controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barlow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barlow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Barlow.
Willis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barlow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Willis is trying to defend but Barlow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Willis works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Willis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Willis rushes Barlow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Willis stalling.
Willis gets control of Barlow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Willis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barlow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barlow looking to pass the guard.
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis wants to sweep but no luck.
Barlow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barlow is working Willis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Willis trying to keep a closed guard but Barlow is proving a slippery customer.
Willis keeping moving, preventing Barlow from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
John Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barlow misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Barlow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Willis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Barlow.
Barlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barlow.
Willis is looking to counter punch.
Willis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Willis tenderised Barlow's leg. Barlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barlow shoots for a takedown but Willis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Willis gets caught napping as Barlow dives in and scores a takedown. Willis manages to retain guard.
Willis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barlow is looking to work some ground and pound but Willis has wrist control.
Willis is controlling Barlow's posture.
Willis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barlow manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis passes into half guard.
Willis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barlow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Willis fails to advance to Barlow's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis wants to control the pace but Barlow is squirming around nicely.
Barlow wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Willis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Barlow is holding on tight.
Barlow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barlow is trying to get back to full guard.
Barlow is refusing to be controlled, as Willis sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Willis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Willis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Santos (ranked 1462 p4p, 4054 weight class) and Robert Chaos (ranked 199 p4p, 468 weight class). Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Nazareth- Let Me Be Your Leader. Johnny Santos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Chaos !
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos scores with a punch to the head.
Chaos has his takedown stuffed
and Chaos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chaos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos is trying to defend but Chaos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santos's coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chaos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chaos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chaos has Santos in his guard.
Santos advances to half guard.
Chaos is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos is just content to waste time from the top position. Chaos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chaos with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Santos can't handle though.
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Chaos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chaos manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Chaos 's guard.
Chaos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chaos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chaos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chaos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chaos stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Santos has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Chaos manages to get his head free but now Santos has transitioned to an armbar! Chaos grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Santos! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Santos!
A victorious Johnny Santos 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Rutkowski (ranked 2111 p4p, 7806 weight class) and Anderson Nogueira Aldo (ranked 126 p4p, 277 weight class). Rutkowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kękę - Presja. Anderson Nogueira Aldo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Rutkowski's chin.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Rutkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Nogueira Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nogueira Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutkowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nogueira Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutkowski manages to avoid it.
Nogueira Aldo throws a right and a left that Rutkowski avoids nicely.
Rutkowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Nogueira Aldo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nogueira Aldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Rutkowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rutkowski manages to get to full guard.
Nogueira Aldo won't allow Rutkowski to sweep him here.
Nogueira Aldo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutkowski keeping moving, preventing Nogueira Aldo from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rutkowski is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira Aldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rutkowski throwing strikes but missing.
Rutkowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nogueira Aldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rutkowski stops Nogueira Aldo from standing up.
Rutkowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rutkowski passes into half guard.
Rutkowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to stand.
Rutkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nogueira Aldo's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rutkowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Rutkowski there.
Rutkowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nogueira Aldo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to maintain the position but Rutkowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Rutkowski 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.
Rutkowski throwing shots but Nogueira Aldo is blocking nicely.
Rutkowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nogueira Aldo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rutkowski content to control rather than advance.
Rutkowski wants to pass the guard but Nogueira Aldo is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutkowski lands strikes from half guard.
Rutkowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Rutkowski there.
Nogueira Aldo is rocked!
Rutkowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Rutkowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nogueira Aldo is still in real trouble! Can Rutkowski finish him?
Rutkowski winds up and cracks Nogueira Aldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rutkowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rutkowski is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nogueira Aldo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Rutkowski fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nogueira Aldo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Rutkowski! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Rutkowski!
Daniel Rutkowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Hamad (ranked 2518 p4p, 2458 weight class) and Rick Siver (ranked 264 p4p, 260 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hassan Hamad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Siver!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siver, pushing him back against the cage.
Hamad manages to break the clinch.
Siver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hamad as he jumps to the side.
Siver misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Hamad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hamad thumps Siver with a low kick.
Siver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hamad counters with a stiff right hand.
Siver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Siver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamad swivels and escapes.
Hassan Hamad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Siver.
Hamad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That kick from Hamad tenderised Siver's leg. Siver is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hamad 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.
Siver tries to clinch but Hamad moves away
and Hamad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamad as he avoids it easily.
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!
Siver takes one to the side of the head.
Siver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hamad lands with an uppercut that bounces Siver off the cage and back into range.
Siver with a poor takedown
and Hamad counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Siver looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamad struggles to land a body shot inside as Siver controls his hands.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamad tries a body shot but Siver blocks it.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siver trying to control the position but instead, Hamad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Siver into the cage.
Hamad is pressed up against the cage. Siver has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hamad down to the mat. Hamad avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hamad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Siver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hamad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siver fails with the takedown
letting Hamad counter with a right hand.
Siver looks winded!
Siver scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hamad wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamad keeps working.
Hamad is trying to stand up here but Siver is controlling him well.
Siver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Siver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Siver slows the pace down in half guard.
Hamad taking some punishment here, with Siver in his half guard.
Siver is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siver sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamad defending well though.
Siver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hamad's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siver decides to return to a standing position.
Hamad misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siver. Hamad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Siver on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Siver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hamad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siver darts in looking for a takedown but Hamad gets double underhooks and turns Siver into the cage.
Siver with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hamad counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hamad thuds his right hand into Siver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Siver's coach down at whitey's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Siver's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Siver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hamad is looking to counter punch.
Siver with a poor takedown
and Hamad counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Siver. Siver circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Siver misses with a takedown attempt
and Siver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siver goes for a double leg but Hamad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hamad continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siver prevents a body shot from Hamad.
Hamad tries to work over Siver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hamad scores with a hook to the body.
Hamad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Siver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Siver there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hamad lands with an overhand left.
Hamad scores with a hook.
Hamad connects with the punch.
Hamad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Siver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Siver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hamad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Siver eats them both and turns towards Hamad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Siver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hamad connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Hamad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck for Siver with that takedown attempt.
Siver with a lazy takedown attempt
and Siver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamad lands a leg kick that knocks Siver off balance momentarily.
Siver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hassan Hamad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Siver.
Hamad thuds his right hand into Siver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hamad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hamad stuns Siver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hamad works on Siver's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Hamad - that landed with a thud.
Hamad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hamad manages to break the clinch.
Siver is breathing heavily.
Hamad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hamad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Siver.
Siver with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hamad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hassan Hamad is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamad closes the distance and clinches.
Hamad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Siver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Siver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hamad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Siver's sensitive parts.
Rick Siver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Hamad.
Hamad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hamad connects with a jab.
Siver drops his hands momentarily and Hamad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Siver can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Hamad.
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!
Hamad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hamad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Siver. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamad connects with an inside leg kick.
Siver drops his hands momentarily and Hamad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hamad here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hamad cracks Siver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Hamad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hamad.
Hamad cracks Siver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Siver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hamad catches Siver with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Siver with a poor takedown
letting Hamad counter with a right hand.
Hamad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Siver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hamad but Hamad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hamad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Siver's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hamad. That's going to slow Siver down.
Siver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hamad counters with a nice uppercut.
Siver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hamad scores with the left hand. Siver knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hamad, as that shot connected.
Hamad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Siver at a distance.
Hamad sizes up Siver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Hamad.
Rick Siver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Hamad.
Siver tries to clinch there but Hamad circles away.
Hamad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hamad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siver can do to turn this around?
Siver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Siver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hamad counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siver with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hamad counters with a leg kick.
Siver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Siver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hamad is fending him off so far but Siver persists. Nope, Hamad circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamad rushes Siver and presses him up against the cage.
Hamad breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Hamad tenderised Siver's leg. Siver is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hassan Hamad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamad throws a good cross that connects.
Siver misses with a takedown
letting Hamad counter with a right hand.
Siver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hamad closes the distance and clinches.
Hamad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Hamad tenderised Siver's leg. Siver is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hamad.
Siver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hamad finds it's way round the side to connect with Siver's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hamad throws out a powerful jab.
Hamad lands a head shot.
Siver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hamad to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Hamad dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hamad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Siver on the side of the head.
Siver shoots and misses
and Hamad counters with a stiff right hand.
Hamad throws a shot to the body.
Hamad lands a lovely overhand right.
Siver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Siver wants to clinch but Hamad slips to the side
and Hamad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamad scores with a hook.
Hamad scores with a leg kick.
Hamad stuffs the takedown.
Hassan Hamad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Siver.
Hamad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamad cracks Siver with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Hamad as he connects with a hook.
Hamad scores with a sloppy right hand. Siver should have avoided that one.
Siver takes one to the chin there.
Siver tries to move into range but Hamad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Siver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hamad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hamad.
Hamad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Siver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hamad clobbers Siver with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab from Hamad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hamad.
Hamad connects with a crisp jab.
Hamad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Rick Siver has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hamad finds it's way round the side to connect with Siver's head.
Siver with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hamad counters with a nice body shot.
Hamad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Siver fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamad lands with a right hand.
Siver shoots and misses
and Hamad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamad connects with a solid leg kick.
Hamad thuds his right hand into Siver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hamad tests Siver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Siver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hamad circles away.
A left lands for Hamad.
Good exchange - Hamad coming out on top.
Hamad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hamad is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hamad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamad cracks Siver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamad. That snapped Siver's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hamad cracks Siver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamad. That snapped Siver's head back.
Hamad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Siver with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hamad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamad closes the distance and clinches.
Hamad pressing his opponent against the cage.
Siver blocks a body shot from Hamad.
Hamad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hamad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Siver will feel that in the morning.
Siver with a poor takedown
enabling Hamad to counter with a crisp jab.
Rick Siver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamad thumps Siver with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Siver's sensitive parts.
Siver fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamad cracks Siver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hamad scores with a nice strike.
Siver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hamad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Siver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Siver fails with the takedown
and Hamad counters with a good low kick that Siver was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Siver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hassan Hamad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hamad.
Hamad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hassan Hamad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamad, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassan Hamad!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Vidal (ranked 850 p4p, 2696 weight class) and Chief Queef (ranked 134 p4p, 370 weight class). Vidal's entrance music is Scarface OST - The world is yours. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Jorge Vidal has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jorge Vidal seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Vidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Queef!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queef throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Queef.
Vidal defending well as Queef loads up on a big left hand.
Queef slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Jorge Vidal has been cut.
Queef ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vidal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Queef. Queef obviously looking to wear him down.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Vidal got wobbled bad by a big combination! Queef presses forward with punches and knees until Vidal stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Vidal closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Queef!
A relieved looking Chief Queef 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Poker (ranked 2890 p4p, 4413 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 385 p4p, 538 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wesley Poker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
St Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Poker.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poker.
The crowd cheers as Poker lands an impressive looking overhand right. St Pierre doesn't seem phased though.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poker lands a left and a right that send St Pierre crashing to the mat, dazed. Poker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
St Pierre is rocked!
Wesley Poker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Pierre.
St Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Poker finish him?
St Pierre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A combination from Poker does no damage.
St Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
Poker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with St Pierre, pushing him back against the cage.
St Pierre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
St Pierre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wesley Poker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poker catches St Pierre with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and St Pierre forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wesley Poker!
As Wesley Poker got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: After this win I think i've proven I'm one of the top fighters in the division, I want the Hax Molloway fight back, and after I redeem that loss, I'm coming for that belt! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Denzel Palmer (ranked 1827 p4p, 2335 weight class) and Nate Masvidal (ranked 251 p4p, 318 weight class). Nate Masvidal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denzel Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Palmer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Denzel Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer staying out of range there.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palmer looking to score a takedown here. Masvidal is defending well but Palmer drives through and ends up in Masvidal's guard.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Palmer isn't so interested in that idea.
Palmer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal controlling the position.
Palmer postures up in Masvidal's guard and throws a big left but Masvidal blocks it.
Palmer won't allow Masvidal to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Masvidal is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masvidal pulls Palmer in to control the position.
Palmer 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.
Palmer stopping the sweep attempt from Masvidal.
Masvidal has his feet on Palmer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body. Masvidal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Palmer throws a leg kick
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masvidal slips under a jab from Palmer.
Palmer fails to land the takedown.
Masvidal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masvidal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masvidal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Palmer dives in for a single leg takedown but Masvidal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Palmer misses with a straight left.
Palmer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Palmer dives in for a single leg takedown but Masvidal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzel Palmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Masvidal.
Palmer just misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Palmer ducked under it nicely.
Masvidal blocks a head kick by Palmer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to avoid it but Palmer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masvidal to the ground. Masvidal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masvidal but Masvidal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palmer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal throws the left hand but Palmer avoids the punch easily.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
Palmer shoots in looking for a takedown. Masvidal tries to sprawl out of it but Palmer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masvidal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Palmer misses with a body shot.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by Palmer.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Palmer.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand.
Masvidal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Palmer isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Palmer cracks Masvidal with a solid left hand.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masvidal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palmer manages to get himself to full guard.
Masvidal won't allow Palmer to sweep him here.
Palmer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masvidal defends well.
Masvidal told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masvidal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Palmer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masvidal manages to get himself to full guard.
Masvidal trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nate Masvidal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal slaps away a takedown attempt from Palmer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Palmer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Masvidal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masvidal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Masvidal cracks Palmer with a good jab.
Palmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Palmer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palmer.
Palmer throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Masvidal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Palmer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masvidal, who protects the arm well.
Palmer tries for a kimura but Masvidal is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Palmer misses with the ground and pound.
Masvidal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Denzel Palmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masvidal's head.
Palmer slips a nice elbow through Masvidal's hands, connecting with Masvidal's forehead.
Masvidal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masvidal pulls Palmer in to control the position.
Palmer prevents Masvidal from getting back to his feet.
Masvidal 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.
Masvidal is looking to stand back up but Palmer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Masvidal.
Palmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masvidal's head.
Palmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palmer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masvidal moves into full guard.
Masvidal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Palmer drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Palmer off! Palmer jumps back into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Palmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Palmer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Masvidal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masvidal is trying to keep Palmer in close.
Palmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palmer is looking to stand up but Masvidal won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masvidal has a closed guard, preventing Palmer from standing up.
Masvidal trying to control the position.
Palmer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Palmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Masvidal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palmer connects with a couple of short punches.
Palmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Masvidal is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Palmer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Palmer pulls Masvidal into guard.
Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masvidal sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is looking for a triangle but Masvidal pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masvidal controlling from the top position.
Masvidal gets to his feet - Palmer follows without any prompting.
Palmer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palmer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masvidal's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal has his hands on Palmer's head, controlling the position.
Palmer throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Palmer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Palmer gets a double leg takedown into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Palmer passes into half guard.
Palmer thows a huge punch but Masvidal dodges it nicely.
Palmer throwing shots but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Palmer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Palmer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Masvidal missing with punches from the bottom.
Palmer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer prevents Masvidal from standing back up.
Masvidal is doing well to control the position and prevent Palmer from advancing to side control.
Masvidal kicks off Palmer and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Palmer shoots for a takedown but Masvidal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palmer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masvidal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Palmer eats them both and turns towards Masvidal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Masvidal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masvidal wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
Palmer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masvidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzel Palmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Masvidal does no damage.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palmer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palmer is rocked!
Masvidal pounces like a tiger and cracks Palmer with a vicious hook! Palmer is down but not out! Masvidal follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nate Masvidal!
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pop
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