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CMMA 29 Tripple C PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Barrett (ranked 5158 p4p, 5075 weight class) and Loukas Kouyialis (ranked 515 p4p, 511 weight class). Loukas Kouyialis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Loukas Kouyialis!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett gets tackled into the cage by Kouyialis. Kouyialis maintains the clinch.
Kouyialis pushes Barrett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kouyialiss head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kouyialis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Kouyialis is trying to push Barrett away but Barrett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kouyialis is trying to break free.
Barrett lands a left hand.
Barrett tries to work over Kouyialis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kouyialis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kouyialis manages to break the clinch.
Barrett rushes Kouyialis and presses him up against the cage.
Kouyialis blocks an uppercut.
Barrett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kouyialis is trying to push Barrett away but Barrett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kouyialis tries to stall but Barrett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Kouyialis controls his hands.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kouyialis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Kouyialis.
Kouyialis blocking some punches.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kouyialis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kouyialis backwards.
Kouyialis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barrett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kouyialis is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Kouyialis fails to land.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kouyialis blocking some punches.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Kouyialis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kouyialis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett stalling the fight.
Kouyialis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barrett tries to clinch there but Kouyialis circles away.
Barrett takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett tries to stall but Kouyialis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kouyialis is trying to break the clinch but Barrett is controlling him.
Kouyialis blocks a body shot from Barrett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrett lands with a light punch inside.
Barrett cracks Kouyialis with a nice body shot.
Kouyialis is trying to force a seperation but Barrett has the dominant position.
Kouyialis has had enough of the clinch but Barrett keeps him there for the moment.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Kouyialis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kouyialis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barrett wants to clinch.
Kouyialis lands with a right hand.
Barrett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barrett drives through and clinches with Kouyialis against the cage.
Barrett prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Kouyialis controls his hands.
Kouyialis digs a right hand underneath Barrett's ribcage. Barrett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett stalling.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kouyialis.
Leo Barrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loukas Kouyialis.
Kouyialis tries to break free but Barrett pushes him back against the cage.
Kouyialis blocks an uppercut.
Barrett prevents the takedown attempt.
Kouyialis manages to break the clinch.
Barrett forces Kouyialis back against the cage and clinches.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kouyialis blocking some punches.
Kouyialis working hard to break the clinch.
Kouyialis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barrett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Barrett.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Barrett for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kouyialis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
Kouyialis lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Kouyialis controls his hands.
Kouyialis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kouyialis breaks from the clinch.
Kouyialis has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kouyialis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kouyialis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barrett moves into range and clinches up with Kouyialis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrett.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kouyialis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kouyialis can't find room to land a body shot as Barrett controls the action.
Kouyialis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barrett is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Barrett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barrett tries to clinch up but Kouyialis circles away and keeps his distance.
Barrett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barrett closes the distance and clinches.
Barrett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kouyialis can do to turn this around?
Barrett working aggressively here.
Kouyialis trying to stall but Barrett improves his position.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kouyialis tries to break free but Barrett pushes him back against the cage.
Barrett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kouyialis scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Kouyialis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kouyialis has had enough of the clinch but Barrett keeps him there for the moment.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kouyialis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
Kouyialis trying to stall but Barrett improves his position.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kouyialis uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barrett is trying to stall.
Kouyialis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leo Barrett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kouyialis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Kouyialis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kouyialis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett has Kouyialis pressed against the cage, preventing Kouyialis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kouyialis is working for takedown but Barrett is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kouyialis is trying to push Barrett away but Barrett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kouyialis looking to stall.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kouyialis is trying to break the clinch but Barrett has him pressed against the cage.
Kouyialis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kouyialis wants to get back to striking at distance but Barrett won't allow it.
Barrett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kouyialis's efforts to push away.
Barrett keeps control of Kouyialis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kouyialis is looking to break free of the clinch but Barrett has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrett misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett keeps control of Kouyialis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barrett lands with a left to the head.
Barrett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kouyialis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kouyialis has hold of one of Barrett's legs. Barrett is fighting the takedown attempt but Kouyialis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barrett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrett controlling the position.
Kouyialis throws a strike but Barrett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett stays in close to Kouyialis's body and controls the position.
Barrett advances position into side control!
Barrett taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kouyialis defending against the ground and pound.
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 Leo Barrett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kouyialis jabs at Barrett's body.
Kouyialis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kouyialis is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kouyialis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kouyialis blocks an uppercut.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kouyialis.
Kouyialis is trying to break free.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kouyialis is trying to break free.
Kouyialis tries to break free but Barrett pushes him back against the cage.
Kouyialis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barrett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barrett tries to clinch up but Kouyialis circles away and keeps his distance.
Kouyialis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barrett takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kouyialis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by Barrett's head coaches at Savage Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barrett moves into the clinch successfully.
Barrett lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kouyialis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kouyialis's efforts to push away.
Barrett is working Kouyialis over against the cage.
Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kouyialis is looking to break free of the clinch but Barrett has double underhooks.
Kouyialis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barrett closes the distance but Kouyialis moves to the side
and Kouyialis counters with a stiff right hand.
Kouyialis clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrett.
Kouyialis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kouyialis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barrett has Kouyialis pressed against the cage, preventing Kouyialis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barrett keeps control of Kouyialis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kouyialis wants to stall.
Kouyialis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett prevents Kouyialis from breaking the clinch.
Kouyialis trying to control the position but instead, Barrett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kouyialis into the cage.
Kouyialis is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Barrett.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kouyialis is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kouyialis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kouyialis thuds his right hand into Barrett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kouyialis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barrett moves into range and clinches up with Kouyialis.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kouyialis backwards.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kouyialis lands a right hand.
Kouyialis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kouyialis is keeping busy.
Loukas Kouyialis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kouyialis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kouyialis can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kouyialis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
Kouyialis is trying to force a seperation but Barrett has the dominant position.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kouyialis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kouyialis blocks a body shot from Barrett.
Barrett is trying to maintain a safe position but Kouyialis gets an underhook and turns Barrett into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kouyialis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Kouyialis.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kouyialis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barretts head.
Kouyialis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kouyialis blocking some punches.
Barrett lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Kouyialis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barrett.
Kouyialis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barrett tries to clinch up.
A left lands for Kouyialis.
The crowd cheers as Kouyialis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barrett doesn't seem phased though.
Kouyialis lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kouyialis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barrett doesn't seem bothered though.
Kouyialis drops Barrett with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Barrett! Kouyialis dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loukas Kouyialis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Issac Vernon (ranked 5587 p4p, 4235 weight class) and Napoleon Gracie (ranked 529 p4p, 456 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: High (ft. Danny Brown) - Freddie Gibbs & Madlib. Issac Vernon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Issac Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon misses with a hook.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Vernon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
letting Vernon counter with a right hand.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vernon tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vernon to the ground. Vernon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Vernon sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vernon defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Vernon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Issac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Gracie.
Vernon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Vernon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Vernon cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vernon tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vernon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Vernon lands a jab to the head.
Vernon misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vernon misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vernon defends it well.
Vernon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vernon throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Vernon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Vernon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Vernon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vernon.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vernon throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Vernon misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Vernon is working away.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Vernon defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vernon wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Vernon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vernon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vernon scores with a body shot.
Issac Vernon is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Vernon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Vernon tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vernon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vernon counters with a straight right hand.
Issac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Gracie.
Vernon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie postures up.
Vernon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Xtreme Black House inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vernon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Vernon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Vernon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vernon keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vernon misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Vernon is defending well.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Vernon is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is trying to control. Vernon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Gracie is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Vernon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vernon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vernon has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Vernon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Napoleon Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vernon stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Vernon misses the target.
Vernon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Vernon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon swinging wildly here.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Gracie.
Vernon connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Vernon moves away and avoids it.
Issac Vernon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vernon misses with a wild combination.
Vernon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vernon dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Vernon throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vernon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Vernon back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vernon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie defending well as Vernon loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Vernon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Vernon shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Vernon slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Vernon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Issac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Gracie.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vernon throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Vernon connects with a nice looking jab.
Vernon works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Vernon throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon misses with a wild combination.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vernon defends it nicely.
A combination from Vernon does no damage.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Issac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Vernon counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Issac Vernon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vernon 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issac Vernon!
A relieved looking Issac Vernon 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morty Miner (ranked 3788 p4p, 5300 weight class) and Ronnie Radke (ranked 457 p4p, 545 weight class). Morty Miner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morty Miner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Radke!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Radke misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Miner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Radke swinging wildly here.
Radke shoots in but Miner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Radke fails with the takedown
and Miner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Radke misses with a double jab
and Miner counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miner cracks Radke with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Miner has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Radke to stand back up!
 Radke is rocked!
 It looks like Ronnie Radke has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miner weaves into range and cracks Radke right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Radke goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Miner is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Morty Miner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony McCowan (ranked 3509 p4p, 4356 weight class) and Ryuma Shikizen (ranked 405 p4p, 474 weight class). Tony McCowan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony McCowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuma Shikizen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Shikizen misses.
Shikizen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCowan throws a hook but Shikizen avoids it easily.
Shikizen wants to counter with a clinch but McCowan pushes him away.
Shikizen slips under a jab.
Shikizen tries to counter by closing the distance.
McCowan with a hook.
McCowan lands a really nice looking cross but Shikizen seems unphased.
It looks like Ryuma Shikizen has been cut.
Shikizen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCowan.
McCowan throws a body punch but Shikizen moves out of range.
Shikizen wants to counter with a clinch but McCowan pushes him away.
McCowan misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Shikizen there.
McCowan lands a slapping body shot.
McCowan throws a hook but Shikizen avoids it easily.
McCowan lands with a cross.
Shikizen is rocked!
Tony McCowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCowan catches Shikizen with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Shikizen forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony McCowan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Exotic (ranked 2188 p4p, 2702 weight class) and Kyle Switzer (ranked 267 p4p, 324 weight class). Exotic comes to the cage accompanied by Joe Exotic - I Saw a Tiger. Switzer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rolling Stones - Street Fighting Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Exotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Switzer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Switzer connects with a body shot that sends Exotic's belly button to the back.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Switzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the body from Exotic misses
and Switzer counters with a straight right hand.
Switzer lunges at Exotic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Exotic's hand.
Switzer throws a push kick but Exotic slaps the foot to one side.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Switzer misses with a body shot
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Switzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Switzer gets tackled into the cage by Exotic. Exotic maintains the clinch.
Exotic is trying to maintain a safe position but Switzer gets an underhook and turns Exotic into the cage.
Switzer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Switzer tries to throw a body punch but Exotic avoids it by throwing Switzer back against the cage.
Exotic throws a head punch that misses.
Exotic tries to throw a body punch but Switzer avoids it by throwing Exotic back against the cage.
Exotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Switzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Switzer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Exotic or not.
Switzer lands a hook that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Exotic lands a body punch.
Exotic blocks a body shot from Switzer.
Switzer tries to throw a body punch but Exotic avoids it by throwing Switzer back against the cage.
Exotic tries a body shot but Switzer blocks it.
Exotic lands an uppercut.
Exotic tries to work over Switzer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Switzer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Exotic breaks the clinch.
Exotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Switzer's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Switzer throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Exotic.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic doesn't manage to clinch there - Switzer circles away.
Exotic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Switzer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Switzer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Switzer moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exotic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Exotic cracks Switzer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Switzer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Switzer throws a series of strikes that have Exotic backpedaling.
Exotic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Switzer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Exotic moves out of range as Switzer strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Switzer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic tries to clinch but Switzer moves out of range.
Exotic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Switzer.
Exotic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Switzer digs a good hook to Exotic's body.
Switzer misses with a hook
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Switzer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Exotic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Switzer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
That's time! Exotic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Switzer counter with a right hand.
Switzer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Switzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Exotic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Switzer.
Switzer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Switzer.
Exotic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Switzer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Switzer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Switzer slips a jab and a cross from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Switzer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Switzer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Switzer.
Exotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Switzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Switzer thuds a left hand into Exotic's body.
Exotic tries to clinch up
and Switzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kyle Switzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Switzer tries to keep at a distance but Exotic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Exotic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Exotic working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exotic blocks a body shot from Switzer.
Exotic tries to work over Switzer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Switzer tries a body shot but Exotic blocks it.
Switzer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Exotic cracks Switzer with a nice body shot.
Exotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Switzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Switzer.
Joe Exotic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Switzer prevents a body shot from Exotic.
Exotic prevents a body shot from Switzer.
Exotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Switzer.
Exotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Switzer.
Switzer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Switzer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Switzer blocks an uppercut.
Switzer lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Switzer.
Exotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Switzer misses with a punch on the inside.
Switzer misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Switzer.
Switzer tries to throw a body punch but Exotic avoids it by throwing Switzer back against the cage.
Switzer lands a left hand.
Switzer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Switzer.
Switzer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Exotic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Exotic scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Switzer fails to land.
Exotic blocking some punches.
Switzer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Exotic's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Switzer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Switzer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Exotic's elbow.
Exotic blocks an uppercut.
Switzer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Switzer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Switzer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Switzer can't break the clinch.
Switzer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Switzer throws a punch but it's blocked by Exotic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Switzer can't find room to land a body shot as Exotic controls the action.
Exotic blocking some punches.
Exotic breaks the clinch.
Exotic tries to clinch but Switzer moves out of range.
Switzer flicks out a counter leg kick but Exotic steps away.
Exotic moves into the clinch.
Switzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Switzer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Switzer ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Switzer, as that shot connected.
Switzer circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Switzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Switzer tests Exotic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Exotic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Switzer. Switzer obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic swings for the body but Switzer moves out of range.
Switzer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Switzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.
Exotic closes the distance and pushes Switzer back into the cage.
Switzer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Exotic tries to throw a body punch but Switzer avoids it by throwing Exotic back against the cage.
Exotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Exotic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Exotic is leaning against Switzer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Switzer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Switzer misses with the head strike.
Switzer takes a shot to the head.
Switzer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Exotic's elbow.
Exotic lands with a left to the head.
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Exotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Switzer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Switzer.
Switzer is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Switzer throws a head punch that misses.
Exotic working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exotic misses with the head strike.
Exotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Exotic.
Switzer wants to break free but Exotic has control.
Exotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Switzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic working aggressively here.
Exotic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Switzer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Switzer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Exotic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Exotic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Switzer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Switzer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Exotic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Exotic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Exotic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Switzer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Switzer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Exotic keeping full guard, as Switzer tries to pass.
Exotic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Switzer defends it easily.
Switzer trying to control but Exotic is working from the bottom.
Exotic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Exotic keeping moving, preventing Switzer from controlling successfully.
Exotic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Switzer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Switzer seems to have recovered his senses.
Exotic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Switzer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Switzer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Switzer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Switzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Switzer passes into half guard.
Exotic actively working from the bottom here.
Exotic looking for submissions off his back.
Joe Exotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Switzer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Exotic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Exotic gets full guard.
Switzer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Switzer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Exotic is keeping the position for now.
Switzer trying to control but Exotic is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Switzer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Switzer!
Kyle Switzer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niall Dunne (ranked 2192 p4p, 3839 weight class) and Dick Army Jr (ranked 288 p4p, 462 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niall Dunne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Army Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Army Jr clinches.
Army Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dunne looks to throw the jab but Army Jr is out of range.
Army Jr is looking to clinch.
Dunne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Army Jr. Army Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Army Jr clinches up with Dunne and pushes him back against the cage.
Army Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Dunne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Army Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Army Jr cracks Dunne with a nice body shot.
Dunne dodges an elbow strike from Army Jr.
Dunne lands a body punch.
Dunne is trying to break free.
Dunne wants to get back to striking at distance but Army Jr won't allow it.
Dunne working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunne manages to break the clinch.
Dunne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dunne misses with an uppercut.
Army Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunne moves away.
Army Jr moves in looking to clinch but Dunne pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army Jr cracks Dunne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Army Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Army Jr keeps control of Dunne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Army Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Dunne.
Dunne breaks from the clinch.
Dunne scores with a jab. Army Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dunne misses with a looping right.
Dunne slips under a jab from Army Jr.
Army Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Army Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dunne fails to land with a series of punches.
Army Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Army Jr throws out a counter right but Dunne avoids it with no problem.
Army Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Dunne counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Army Jr misses.
Army Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Army Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two 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!
Dunne throws out a loose jab but Army Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Army Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Dunne.
Dunne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Army Jr throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Army Jr there.
Army Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Army Jr.
Army Jr throws a lazy right hand but Dunne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunne misses with a straight left.
Army Jr lands with a good body shot.
Dunne slips under a jab.
Niall Dunne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Army Jr misses.
Dunne lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunne throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Army Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Army Jr - just one landing.
 Dunne is rocked!
It looks like Niall Dunne has been cut.
Army Jr misses with an uppercut
letting Dunne counter with a right hand.
Army Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunne.
Army Jr drives through and clinches with Dunne against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Army Jr.
Dunne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Dunne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Army Jr lands the left hand.
Oh Dunne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dunne seems to have got his legs back now.
Army Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Army Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Army Jr slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Army Jr moves into range and clinches up with Dunne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunne is trying to force a seperation but Army Jr has the dominant position.
Army Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Army Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Army Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Army Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dunne avoids it by throwing Army Jr back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Army Jr.
Good body shot from Army Jr.
Army Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dunne is trying to push Army Jr away but Army Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Army Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Army Jr misses with a body punch.
Army Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dunne has had enough of the clinch but Army Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Army Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunne wants to break free but Army Jr has control.
Army Jr tries a body shot but Dunne blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Army Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niall Dunne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dunne throws a hook but Army Jr avoids it easily.
Dunne throws out a loose jab but Army Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Army Jr moves out of range as Dunne strikes.
Army Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dunne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Army Jr slips under a jab.
Army Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dunne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Army Jr slips under a jab from Dunne.
Army Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunne.
Army Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Dunne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Dunne misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Army Jr! But no joy.
Dunne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dunne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Army Jr. That snapped Dunne's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunne lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dunne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Army Jr throws out a loose jab but Dunne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dunne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dunne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dunne missing with a left hand there. Army Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Army Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunne.
Dunne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Army Jr.
Army Jr 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.
Dunne misses with a jab to the body
and Army Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niall Dunne's cut is getting worse.
Army Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army Jr slips under a jab.
Dunne misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Army Jr misses its intended target.
Dunne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dunne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Dunne misses.
Army Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Army Jr slips under a jab from Dunne.
Army Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dunne throws a hook but Army Jr blocks it.
Army Jr misses with an uppercut.
Dunne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Army Jr throws a body punch but Dunne moves out of range.
Dunne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Army Jr manages to avoid it.
Dunne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Army Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Army Jr misses with a hook
and Dunne counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne looks to land a left hand but Army Jr moved out of range nicely.
Army Jr slips a straight right by Dunne.
Dunne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Army Jr.
Army Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Army Jr, as that shot connected.
Army Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Army Jr fails to land.
Good body shot from Army Jr.
Dunne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Army Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Dunne is trying to break the clinch but Army Jr is controlling him.
Army Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Army Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dunne.
Army Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Niall Dunne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dunne wants to break free but Army Jr has control.
Dunne avoids the elbow strike from Army Jr, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Army Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Dunne breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Army Jr has managed to clinch.
Army Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dunne backwards.
Dunne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Army Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dunne blocks a body shot from Army Jr.
Army Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Army Jr.
Dunne is looking to break free of the clinch but Army Jr has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Army Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Army Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunne's efforts to push away.
Army Jr tries a body shot but Dunne blocks it.
Dunne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Army Jr clinches up with Dunne and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Army Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Niall Dunne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dunne lands a body shot.
Army Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Army Jr as he connects with a hook.
Army Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunne.
and Army Jr counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dunne! He's just covering up as Army Jr starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Army Jr!
A victorious Dick Army Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gus Greenbaum (ranked 2682 p4p, 2780 weight class) and Marlon Oliveira (ranked 324 p4p, 335 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gus Greenbaum has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gus Greenbaum 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gus Greenbaum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlon Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Greenbaum.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Greenbaum.
Oliveira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Greenbaum moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Greenbaum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliveira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Greenbaum.
Greenbaum misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greenbaum is trying to stand.
Greenbaum manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Oliveira keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Greenbaum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenbaum throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
Greenbaum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown. Greenbaum fights it but they end up in guard.
Greenbaum wants to stand and escape but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira won't allow Greenbaum to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Greenbaum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliveira throwing strikes but missing.
Greenbaum is looking to stand up but Oliveira isn't so interested in that idea.
Oliveira throwing strikes from guard but Greenbaum blocks nicely.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greenbaum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Oliveira.
Oliveira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliveira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Greenbaum!
Greenbaum wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Oliveira raining down shots from the mount!
Greenbaum is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenbaum is trying to stand.
Oliveira raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oliveira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Greenbaum to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Greenbaum shrugs it off.
Oliveira looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliveira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Greenbaum is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Oliveira is working for a guillotine from mount but Greenbaum frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliveira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oliveira looking to finish with strikes here!
Oliveira won't let Greenbaum get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Oliveira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Greenbaum can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oliveira lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Greenbaum trying desperately to get to his feet.
Oliveira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Greenbaum's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Oliveira working the ground and pound effectively.
Oliveira dominating with strikes here.
Oliveira pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Greenbaum defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Oliveira.
Greenbaum wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliveira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Greenbaum wants to get back to his feet.
Greenbaum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Oliveira.
Oliveira punching from mount but Greenbaum doing a good job of avoiding damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira working Greenbaum over with strikes here.
Oliveira landing punches.
Oliveira dominating with strikes here.
Oliveira lands a heavy elbow.
Greenbaum is rocked!
Greenbaum's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Oh Greenbaum is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliveira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oliveira scoring with strikes but Greenbaum is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looking for a guillotine from mount but Greenbaum is having none of it.
Oliveira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Greenbaum has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Oliveira landing strikes from the mount.
Greenbaum holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Oliveira tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Greenbaum is trying to stand.
Oliveira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Greenbaum seems to have got his legs back now.
You get the feeling that Greenbaum really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Greenbaum takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Greenbaum is trying to stand.
Greenbaum blocking the ground and pound.
Greenbaum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greenbaum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Oliveira.
Oliveira is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Oliveira.
Greenbaum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Oliveira.
Oliveira looking to ground and pound but Greenbaum is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Oliveira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Greenbaum.
Oliveira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Greenbaum.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Greenbaum's shoulder, as Greenbaum tries to avoid the shot.
Greenbaum swings widly with a right hand
and Oliveira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Greenbaum's guard.
Greenbaum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Greenbaum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Greenbaum manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Greenbaum's guard.
Greenbaum wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Oliveira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenbaum wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Oliveira stands up over Greenbaum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliveira throwing strikes but missing.
Oliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenbaum wants to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marlon Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greenbaum's head.
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Greenbaum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Greenbaum manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Greenbaum's guard.
Oliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greenbaum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliveira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greenbaum is looking to stand up but Oliveira isn't so interested in that idea.
Greenbaum has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Oliveira is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Greenbaum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greenbaum.
Oliveira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Greenbaum's head coaches at Cobb's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenbaum throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Greenbaum!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oliveira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greenbaum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Greenbaum explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Greenbaum throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Greenbaum misses with an uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control.
Greenbaum wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Oliveira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Greenbaum on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oliveira working the ground and pound from side control.
Oliveira tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Greenbaum is trying to buck Oliveira off.
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Greenbaum is pushing Oliveira's head away, looking to escape. Oliveira manages to hold on to the position though.
Oliveira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Greenbaum is trying to buck Oliveira off.
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Greenbaum parries the strikes from Oliveira easily there. Oliveira is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Greenbaum to escape.
Oliveira is trying to get an arm triangle but Greenbaum is defending well.
Oliveira working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to get an arm triangle but Greenbaum is defending well.
Oliveira cracks Greenbaum with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Greenbaum explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Greenbaum looks to land a left hand but Oliveira moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira tries to counter with a clinch but Greenbaum shakes him off and moves away.
Greenbaum is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenbaum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Greenbaum.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greenbaum.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Greenbaum misses.
Greenbaum throws an off balance right hand
and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oliveira stops Greenbaum from getting back to his feet.
Oliveira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Greenbaum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Gus Greenbaum is winning the standup battle so far.
Greenbaum throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greenbaum swings widly with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a single leg into guard. Greenbaum didn't expect that.
Greenbaum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliveira stops Greenbaum from standing up.
Oliveira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greenbaum's head.
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Greenbaum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Greenbaum manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Greenbaum's guard.
Greenbaum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliveira distracts Greenbaum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greenbaum wriggles free and stands up.
Gus Greenbaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenbaum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira is trying to get an arm triangle but Greenbaum is defending well.
Oliveira tries to move to mount but Greenbaum blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Greenbaum is avoiding damage well.
Oliveira scoring with punches from side control.
Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oliveira working the body and head with strikes.
Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oliveira tries to score with some ground and pound. Greenbaum controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Greenbaum is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Oliveira is controlling him well.
Greenbaum throws Oliveira to one side and escapes!
Greenbaum misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliveira counters with a single leg into guard. Greenbaum didn't expect that.
Greenbaum uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gus Greenbaum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marlon Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two 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!
A swing and a miss from Greenbaum.
Greenbaum misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control.
Oliveira in side control, throwing shots but Greenbaum defends.
Oliveira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Oliveira crashes against the mat.
Greenbaum tries to escape but Oliveira is in control.
Greenbaum takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Greenbaum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oliveira prevents Greenbaum from escaping the position.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greenbaum keeps working.
Oliveira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Greenbaum, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira taking a breather here.
Greenbaum is pushing Oliveira's head away, looking to escape. Oliveira manages to hold on to the position though.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliveira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Greenbaum to see if he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Oliveira.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Greenbaum is working away.
Greenbaum takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oliveira creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Greenbaum sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Oliveira misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Greenbaum is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Greenbaum explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenbaum throws a right hand that misses
and Oliveira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oliveira.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greenbaum wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Oliveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greenbaum keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira throws a big elbow that misses.
Greenbaum keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Oliveira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greenbaum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Greenbaum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Greenbaum manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Greenbaum's guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenbaum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlon Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oliveira 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Oliveira!
Marlon Oliveira tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Adams (ranked 1051 p4p, 1655 weight class) and Jake Summers (ranked 137 p4p, 203 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Summers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams thuds a left hand into Summers's body.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Summers throws out the jab.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Summers slaps away a takedown attempt from Adams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Summers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Summers wants it to stay on the feet.
Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Summers counters with a right hand to the body.
Summers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Summers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Summers throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Adams shoots in and drives through. Summers sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Summers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to clinch but Summers moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Summers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Summers scores with a nice right hand.
Summers misses with a looping right.
Adams misses with a body punch
and Summers counters with a straight right hand.
Summers slips a jab from Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Summers.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Summers.
Adams throws a lazy uppercut
and Summers counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Summers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Summers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adams's head backwards.
Adams fails to land the takedown.
Adams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Summers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Summers defends well and Adams ends up having to push Summers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Summers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Summers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Summers manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Summers! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to clinch but Summers is having none of it.
Summers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Summers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Summers throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
Adams gets a double leg takedown into Summers's guard.
Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Summers keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Adams cracks Summers with a solid left hand.
Adams controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Summers is letting Adams control him for a moment.
Adams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Summers, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers tries to buck Adams off but Adams is having none of it.
Adams swings around for an armbar but Summers sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adams's guard.
Summers is posturing up here but Adams has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Summers tries to roll out but it's too tight and Summers has to tap! Slick submission there by Adams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamal Adams!
Jamal Adams retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saidou Toure (ranked 1164 p4p, 2209 weight class) and Might Lightning (ranked 166 p4p, 290 weight class). The key to victory for Saidou Toure has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Saidou Toure!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Might Lightning!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning staying out of range there.
Lightning with the counter takedown but Toure avoids it easily.
Lightning shoots and misses
and Toure counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lightning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toure loads up on a big right hand but Lightning slips the punch.
Toure definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toure looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toure tries to move into range but Lightning moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Toure misses its intended target.
Toure takes one on the button.
Might Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lightning lands a right hook to the body.
Toure takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lightning misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning avoids the body shot from Toure.
A big right from Toure misses.
Lightning feints the counter takedown.
Lightning works Toure's body with a nice hook.
Toure tries to move into range but Lightning moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lightning scores with a sloppy right hand. Toure should have avoided that one.
Toure throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lightning cracks Toure with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lightning slips under a jab.
Lightning feints the counter takedown.
Lightning tests Toure's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lightning lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Toure misses.
Lightning drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Toure defends it well.
Toure walks into a straight right hand from Lightning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toure uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lightning.
Toure stuffs the takedown attempt from Lightning. Lightning gets slowly back to his feet.
Lightning has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Saidou Toure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Might Lightning.
Lightning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toure.
Lightning feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Toure as Lightning shoots in.
Lightning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toure.
Lightning fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Toure misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toure under the eye.
Toure swings for the body but Lightning moves out of range.
Lightning drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Toure knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lightning on the ground.
Lightning trying to control the position from guard on top but Toure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lightning content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning throws a big right hand that misses.
Lightning wants to pass the guard but Toure is keeping the position.
Lightning postures up in Toure's guard and throws a big left but Toure blocks it.
Toure avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lightning seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toure misses with a wild body shot.
Lightning comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lightning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toure.
Lightning shoots in and drives through. Toure sprawls well.
Lightning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toure stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Might Lightning dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Toure takes one to the side of the head.
Lightning shoots for a takedown but Toure saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Toure is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lightning connects with a single shot there.
Lightning slips a jab from Toure.
Toure ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lightning moves away.
Lightning stuns Toure with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lightning manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Toure on his heels. He'll look to pass Toure's guard now, I'm sure.
Lightning has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lightning is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning throwing strikes from guard but Toure blocks nicely.
Toure on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Toure tries to get out of the position.
Toure can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lightning controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning distracts Toure with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lightning controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lightning trying to control but Toure is working from the bottom.
Lightning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toure is keeping the position for now.
Lightning works over Toure with some ground and pound from guard.
Toure being controlled here, momentarily.
Lightning postures up in Toure's guard and throws a big left but Toure blocks it.
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.
Lightning trying to control the position from guard on top but Toure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lightning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toure looking for a sweep. Not yet Toure, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lightning shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toure sprawls well. Toure wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lightning gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lightning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Might Lightning seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saidou Toure is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lightning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toure stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lightning bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lightning taking a breather here.
Lightning is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Toure is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lightning in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toure gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Toure takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Might Lightning has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toure taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lightning connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightning looking to control but Toure is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lightning jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Toure manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Might Lightning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lightning scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toure doesn't seem bothered though.
Lightning shoots in and drives through. Toure sprawls well.
Toure stuffs the takedown.
Lightning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lightning misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toure counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lightning is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Toure rather than just go for the knockout.
Toure uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lightning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lightning misses with a wild body shot.
Lightning slips a jab from Toure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning shoots in and drives through. Toure sprawls well.
Saidou Toure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Might Lightning.
Lightning lands a glancing blow to the side of Toure's head.
Lightning looks to throw the jab but Toure is out of range.
Lightning connects with a right hand. Toure shakes it off.
Toure misses the shot to the body.
Lightning jabs Toure right on the nose. Toure blinks but takes it well.
Toure throws a one two combo.
Lightning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Toure keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toure avoids the body shot from Lightning.
Lightning misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toure takes a swing at Lightning's ribcage but misses.
Lightning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toure.
It looked like Toure was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lightning.
A jab from Lightning finds it's way through Toure's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lightning lands a nice shot that snaps Toure's head back.
Lightning throws an off balance right hand
and Toure counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lightning takes a swing at Toure's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Toure misses the target.
Lightning throws a shot to the body.
Lightning scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Lightning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lightning.
A jab from Lightning finds it's way through Toure's defenses.
Lightning ducks under a wild hook from Toure.
Lightning cracks Toure with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lightning getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Toure slips under a jab from Lightning.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lightning.
Toure keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lightning bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toure's head.
Lightning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toure is fending him off so far but Lightning persists. Nope, Toure circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Toure was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lightning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toure is fending him off so far but Lightning persists. Nope, Toure circles away and we're back to standing.
Lightning throws a lazy uppercut
letting Toure counter with a right hand.
A big right from Lightning misses.
Lightning looks to land a right hand but Toure moved out of range.
Toure swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Toure looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lightning walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightning misses with a looping right.
Lightning bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lightning connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Might Lightning really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Toure lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lightning circles away quickly and effectively.
Toure misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lightning.
Toure defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lightning.
Toure is looking to counter punch.
Lightning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toure.
Nice straight punches there by Lightning. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lightning.
Lightning scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lightning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toure uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lightning.
Lightning looks to land a left hand but Toure moved out of range nicely.
Lightning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Toure on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lightning misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning throws an off balance right hand
and Toure counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lightning shoots in looking for a takedown. Toure tries to sprawl out of it but Lightning keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toure manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lightning lands a jab to Toure's midsection.
Lightning cracks Toure with a good jab.
Lightning connects with a body shot that sends Toure's belly button to the back.
Lightning moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning misses the body punch
and Toure cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toure slips a straight right by Lightning.
Lightning cracks a nice hook into Toure's ribs.
Lightning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toure manages to avoid it.
Toure takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lightning closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Lightning remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lightning with the ground and pound but Toure regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Lightning seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toure is in trouble now - Lightning has advanced to mount!
Lightning looking to control but Toure is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toure is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lightning trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four 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.
Lightning moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Toure has worked his arm free - good work by Toure!
Lightning tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lightning has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lightning scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lightning is trying to get an arm triangle but Toure is defending well.
Lightning landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Might Lightning dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lightning tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toure swivels and escapes.
Lightning throws a hook but Toure blocks it.
The fighters circling - Toure throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toure is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lightning misses with a wild body shot.
Toure was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lightning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toure was well out of range. Poor timing from Lightning.
Toure swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toure misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lightning just misses with a punch to the body.
Lightning lands a right hook to the body.
Lightning lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toure counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lightning throws a body shot but no joy.
Lightning walks into a stiff left hand from Toure.
Lightning connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toure misses with a straight left.
Lightning throws an off balance right hand
and Toure cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lightning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lightning misses with a body shot
letting Toure counter with a right hand.
Toure misses with a hook.
Lightning scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saidou Toure has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toure throws a right hand that Lightning ducks under and follows up with a left that Lightning also avoids with ease.
Toure throws the left hand but Lightning avoids the punch easily.
Lightning tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A shot to the liver by Lightning. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toure manages to avoid it.
Toure swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lightning works Toure's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Lightning lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toure doesn't seem phased though.
Toure throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toure doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lightning misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saidou Toure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Might Lightning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning staying out of range there.
Lightning scores with a nice strike.
Lightning tries for a takedown but Toure circles away easily
and Toure counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lightning ducks right into an uppercut from Toure.
Lightning throws a predictable looking body shot
and Toure counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lightning is rocked!
Lightning misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Toure misses the target.
Lightning is still on wobbly legs! Can Toure finish him?
Lightning misses with a straight left.
Toure misses with a jab to the body
and Lightning decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Toure's guard.
Lightning throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lightning trying to control the position from guard on top but Toure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lightning seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning pushing down on Toure's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lightning tries to pass to full mount but Toure defends it.
Lightning throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Toure to regain full guard.
Lightning throwing strikes but missing.
Lightning wants to pass the guard but Toure is keeping the position.
Lightning connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Might Lightning.
Well Lightning 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Might Lightning!
Might Lightning is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obaminator (ranked 1271 p4p, 1622 weight class) and Cin Drallig (ranked 161 p4p, 205 weight class). Obaminator's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cin Drallig!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drallig throws a hook to the side of Obaminator's head but Obaminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drallig tests Obaminator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obaminator lands an overhand right.
Drallig throws a jab when Obaminator was well out of range.
Drallig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Obaminator avoids the body shot from Drallig.
Drallig takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
Drallig misses with a straight right.
Obaminator lands with a shot to the body.
Obaminator moves into the clinch.
Obaminator ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Obaminator no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Obaminator throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obaminator is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Drallig frees his head nicely. Oh but Obaminator has switched to an armbar! Drallig is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Barack Obaminator thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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