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Byzantium 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumba Jookiba (ranked 7224 p4p, 5222 weight class) and Abdulaziz Tramp (ranked 523 p4p, 465 weight class). Jumba Jookiba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abdulaziz Tramp's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumba Jookiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdulaziz Tramp!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tramp has his takedown stuffed
and Jookiba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tramp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jookiba prevents it.
Tramp tries for a takedown but Jookiba manages to get underhooks.
Jumba Jookiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulaziz Tramp.
Tramp tries to score a body lock takedown but Jookiba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jookiba lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jookiba is thwarting Tramp's attempts to control the position.
Jookiba lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jookiba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tramp is trying to stand back up but Jookiba is controlling him
Jookiba is trying to control the action in half guard but Tramp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tramp trying to control from the bottom.
Tramp is looking to escape.
Jookiba working over Tramp with some ground and pound. Tramp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jookiba wants to take a breather but Tramp is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Jookiba seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tramp gets back to full guard.
Jookiba stays in close to Tramp's body and controls the position.
Jookiba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jookiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Tramp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tramp will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tramp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jookiba counters with a takedown into side control.
Jookiba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tramp, who protects the arm well.
What's Tramp going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jookiba trying to control the position but Tramp is working away.
Tramp is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tramp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jookiba is looking to take a break and control but Tramp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tramp holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jookiba seems to be looking for submissions.
Jookiba wants to pass to mount but Tramp is defending the position.
Tramp is looking to control Jookiba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tramp avoid being mounted?
Jookiba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tramp defends it well.
Jookiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jookiba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tramp defends it well.
Tramp gets full guard.
Jookiba won't allow Tramp to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tramp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jookiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Tramp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jumba Jookiba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tramp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tramp has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jookiba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jookiba wants it to stay on the feet.
Jookiba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tramp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jookiba stuffs the takedown.
Jumba Jookiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulaziz Tramp.
Jookiba gets a takedown into half guard.
Jumba Jookiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tramp trying to control but Jookiba postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tramp is refusing to be controlled, as Jookiba sits in half guard.
Jookiba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jookiba looking for a submission but Tramp manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Jookiba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jookiba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tramp pushes Jookiba off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jookiba stuffs the takedown attempt from Tramp. Tramp gets slowly back to his feet.
Tramp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jookiba as he avoids it easily.
Jookiba tries to counter by clinching up but Tramp breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jookiba looking to score a takedown here. Tramp is defending well but Jookiba drives through and ends up in Tramp's guard.
Tramp is breathing heavily.
Jookiba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jookiba stands and throws Tramp's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jookiba postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tramp is being controlled here.
Jookiba decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tramp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jookiba tries to keep at a distance but Tramp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jookiba turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tramp tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jookiba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tramp parries the strikes from Jookiba easily there. Jookiba is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tramp to escape.
Jookiba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tramp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jookiba landing a few strikes.
Jookiba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tramp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jookiba working the ground and pound.
Tramp wants to control but Jookiba postures up.
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.
Tramp manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Jookiba seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tramp throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jookiba is keen to just control but Tramp is a slippery customer.
Tramp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jookiba is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jookiba wants to pass to mount but Tramp is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tramp is controlling Jookiba's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jumba Jookiba dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jookiba fails with the takedown.
Tramp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jookiba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jookiba.
Tramp pulls guard effortlessly.
Jookiba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tramp wants to sweep but no luck.
Jookiba trying to control but Tramp is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jookiba postures up.
Jookiba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tramp can do to turn this around?
Jookiba gets to his feet - Tramp follows without any prompting.
Tramp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jookiba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tramp misses with a leg kick.
Jookiba gets a takedown into half guard.
Tramp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tramp gets back to full guard.
Jookiba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tramp is keeping the position for now.
Jookiba postures up.
Tramp wants to sweep but no luck.
Tramp has control of Jookiba's left arm, preventing Jookiba from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tramp looking for a sweep. Not yet Tramp, not yet.
Jookiba is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tramp keeping moving, preventing Jookiba from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tramp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jookiba is defended easily by Tramp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jookiba has closed the distance and engaged Tramp in a clinch.
Tramp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jookiba backwards.
Tramp blocks a body shot from Jookiba.
Jookiba breaks from the clinch.
Jookiba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tramp circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumba Jookiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tramp shoots and misses
and Jookiba moves into the clinch.
Tramp is working for takedown but Jookiba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jookiba lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tramp wants to control but Jookiba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jookiba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jookiba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tramp is just riding it out for now. Jookiba eventually gives up the hold.
Jookiba controlling the action here.
Tramp trying to control but Jookiba postures up.
Abdulaziz Tramp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumba Jookiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jookiba wants to control but Tramp is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jumba Jookiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jookiba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Jumba Jookiba!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Jumba Jookiba!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jumba Jookiba!
Jumba Jookiba wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zack Hudson (ranked 6561 p4p, 2499 weight class) and Dom Walsh (ranked 623 p4p, 358 weight class). Dom Walsh is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zack Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dom Walsh!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walsh clinches with his opponent.
Hudson lands a left hand.
Hudson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hudson can't break the clinch.
Hudson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walsh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hudson sprawls well initially but Walsh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hudson taking some punishment here, with Walsh in his half guard.
Walsh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
 It looks like Zack Hudson has been cut.
Walsh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson is defending against the submission attempts here by Walsh.
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!
Walsh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hudson wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hudson's head.
Walsh is trying to work for a kimura but Hudson is defending well.
Walsh decides to return to a standing position.
Hudson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walsh circles away quickly and effectively.
Hudson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walsh wants to counter with a clinch but Hudson pushes him away.
Hudson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walsh doesn't seem bothered though.
Walsh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hudson dives in for a single leg takedown but Walsh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh clinches up with Hudson and pushes him back against the cage.
Walsh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hudson manages to break the clinch.
Hudson misses with the combination.
Walsh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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!
Hudson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walsh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hudson's guard.
Hudson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walsh stands up over Hudson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Walsh works over Hudson with some ground and pound from guard.
Walsh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hudson wants to stand and escape but Walsh is having none of it.
Walsh landing some decent shots from guard.
Hudson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walsh on the ground.
Hudson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh gets to his feet - Hudson follows without any prompting.
Walsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hudson, pushing him back against the cage.
Walsh tries to work over Hudson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hudson avoids a wild elbow strike from Walsh.
Hudson wants to get back to striking at distance but Walsh won't allow it.
Hudson taking a breather.
A short right from Walsh on the inside.
Walsh decides to pull guard.
Walsh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudson is one step ahead there.
Hudson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Walsh has locked up a guillotine! Walsh's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hudson is holding on here and Walsh must be using up a lot of energy. Hudson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Walsh gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dom Walsh!
A relieved looking Dom Walsh 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hong Kong (ranked 5656 p4p, 6336 weight class) and Jarrad Justice (ranked 592 p4p, 614 weight class). Jarrad Justice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hong Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jarrad Justice!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Kong misses with a takedown
and Justice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justice throws the left hand but Kong avoids the punch easily.
Justice throws a body shot but no joy.
Kong has a takedown stuffed.
Justice is looking for the big counter here.
Justice throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Justice gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kong pushing down on Justice's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong wants to take a breather but Justice is having none of it.
Kong passes to full mount!
Kong misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is trying to take his opponent's back.
Justice is trying to escape the mount but Kong keeps good control and instead manages to take Justice's back.
Justice tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Justice is looking to escape.
Kong looking to isolate an arm here. Justice doesn't see it coming and as Kong extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hong Kong!
Hong Kong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Gilmore (ranked 5985 p4p, 3821 weight class) and Marco Mazini (ranked 483 p4p, 383 weight class). Mazini has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Happy Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Mazini!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmore doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazini circles away.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Mazini misses with a hook to the body
and Gilmore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gilmore throws a series of strikes that have Mazini backpedaling.
Gilmore darts in looking for a takedown but Mazini gets double underhooks and turns Gilmore into the cage.
Gilmore tries for a takedown but Mazini circles away easily
and Mazini counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gilmore won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as Mazini stalls from top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mazini working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mazini lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazini scoring with punches from side control.
Mazini has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mazini controlling his opponent.
Mazini wants to finish this one by submission but Gilmore is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mazini.
Gilmore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mazini breaks from Gilmore's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazini pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mazini unloading with bombs!
Mazini landing punches.
Mazini scoring with strikes but Gilmore is staying in there.
Mazini in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mazini controlling from mount.
Mazini working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazini controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four 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.
Gilmore taking shots to the head.
Mazini has hold of Gilmore's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gilmore manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gilmore is in a horrible position here. Mazini smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Mazini dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mazini shoots in and gets a takedown into Gilmore's guard.
Mazini advances position into side control!
Mazini landing a few strikes.
Mazini working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazini is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gilmore will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mazini controlling the position.
Mazini is putting a hurting on Gilmore here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mazini is chipping away with strikes.
Gilmore takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mazini lands an elbow.
Mazini landing a few strikes.
Mazini stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mazini gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazini manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mazini punching to the body, from the bottom.
Mazini uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mazini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gilmore sprawls well. Gilmore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mazini gets slowly back to his feet.
Mazini fails with a takedown attempt.
Gilmore lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mazini backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gilmore on his heels. He'll look to pass Gilmore's guard now, I'm sure.
Mazini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazini is in close to Gilmore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazini tries to free his leg and advance position but Gilmore is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazini scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Mazini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Mazini has his takedown stuffed
and Mazini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazini tries to clinch up.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mazini sprawls well. Mazini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gilmore gets slowly back to his feet.
Mazini tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mazini leaves Gilmore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mazini unleashes a big counter combination but Gilmore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mazini showed some decent athleticism there.
Gilmore kicks off Mazini and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Gilmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Gilmore. Those never looked like landing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gilmore enables Mazini to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gilmore manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gilmore keeping full guard, as Mazini tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazini distracts Gilmore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mazini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mazini lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mazini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mazini is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mazini working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mazini is working to tighten his grip on Gilmore's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gilmore has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mazini is really squeezing tight and eventually Gilmore passes out! Mazini breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marco Mazini!
Marco Mazini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jacobs (ranked 24461 p4p, 6588 weight class) and Liam Robinson (ranked 672 p4p, 624 weight class). Liam Robinson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ben Jacobs's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Robinson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs misses with a two punch combination.
Jacobs has a takedown stuffed.
Jacobs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jacobs lands in his opponent's guard.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Jacobs stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Robinson has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Jacobs manages to get his head free but now Robinson has transitioned to an armbar! Jacobs grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Robinson! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Robinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Micky Gars (ranked 5738 p4p, 4701 weight class) and Android Gero (ranked 541 p4p, 492 weight class). Micky Gars has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micky Gars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Gero!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gero darts in trying to clinch
and Gars counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gars decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gero misses with a straight left.
Gero tries a head kick but it misses.
Gars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gero.
Gero goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gars takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gars closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gars lands in his opponent's guard.
Gars is standing up over Gero. Gero looks to escape but Gars dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gars is working to tighten his grip on Gero's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gero has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gars is really squeezing tight and eventually Gero passes out! Gars breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Micky Gars!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caesar Brooks (ranked 3465 p4p, 4473 weight class) and Jamal Browne (ranked 450 p4p, 533 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Caesar Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamal Browne!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne shoots for a takedown but Brooks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Browne dives in for a single leg takedown but Brooks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Browne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caesar Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Browne.
Browne fails with the takedown.
Browne moves into the clinch.
Brooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Browne fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brooks dives in and grabs Browne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Browne pushes down on Brooks's head and hops out.
Browne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Browne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brooks sprawls well initially but Browne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brooks kicks off Browne and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Browne gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browne sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brooks is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brooks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Browne pulls his head out easily.
Browne looks to land a strike but Brooks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne stands and steps away. Brooks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brooks shoots in for a double leg but Browne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Browne pushes Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Browne has hold of one of Brooks's legs. Brooks is fighting the takedown attempt but Browne gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Brooks has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Browne off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Browne circles away and keeps his distance.
Browne moves into the clinch.
Browne wants a takedown.
Brooks successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Browne is proving a slippery customer.
Browne controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Browne wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Browne trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Browne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Browne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to stand and escape but Browne is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Browne circles away.
Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
Browne is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brooks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Browne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brooks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Browne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brooks just leaning against Browne, taking a breather.
Brooks drags the fight down to the ground.
Browne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
Browne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Browne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brooks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Browne has managed to get both his arms back between Brooks's legs - danger averted.
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Browne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Browne is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Browne trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Browne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Caesar Brooks 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.
Brooks stuffs the takedown attempt from Browne. Browne gets slowly back to his feet.
Brooks clinches up with Browne and pushes him back against the cage.
Browne wants a takedown.
Brooks gets underhooks to prevent Browne's takedown attempt.
Caesar Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Browne.
Browne stops a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Browne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Browne has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brooks uses from the top position.
Brooks prevents Browne from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brooks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Browne is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Browne keeps moving.
Browne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooks defends well.
Browne has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brooks off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Browne clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks gets underhooks to prevent Browne's takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Browne lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brooks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Browne stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.
Browne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Browne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brooks is on top in guard.
Browne wants to stand up but Brooks is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Browne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brooks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Browne is retaining full guard.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Browne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Browne is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Browne can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brooks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brooks won't allow Browne to sweep him here.
Browne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Browne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brooks is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brooks looks for a takedown but Browne sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brooks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Browne pinned against the cage. Browne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Browne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Brooks shoots in but no luck this time.
Browne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brooks is fending him off so far but Browne persists. Nope, Brooks circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Browne is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brooks misses with a takedown
and Browne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Browne.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caesar Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks is fighting off a takedown attempt but Browne is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brooks to the mat. Brooks regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Browne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Browne from controlling successfully.
Browne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Browne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Browne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne chips away with some ground and pound.
Browne trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks has Browne pulled in close to control his posture.
Browne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Browne looking to sit in guard and control but Brooks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brooks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Browne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Browne has escaped and now he's on top!
Brooks looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Browne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Browne is proving a slippery customer.
Browne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brooks has his hands on Browne's head, controlling the position.
Browne gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brooks goes for a double leg but Browne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Browne continues to drive forward.
Browne shoots for a takedown but Brooks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Browne slips an elbow through the middle.
Browne landing some decent shots from guard.
Browne wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Browne throws a strike but Brooks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Browne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Browne is looking to stand up but Brooks isn't so interested in that idea.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Jamal Browne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Browne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Browne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jamal Browne!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jamal Browne!
Jamal Browne wins by majority decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 4029 p4p, 5768 weight class) and Tyler Alvarez (ranked 442 p4p, 543 weight class). Lamont Banner looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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152
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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 Las Vegas, Lamont Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Banner on his heels. He'll look to pass Banner's guard now, I'm sure.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez stands and throws Banner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Banner is looking to get back to his feet here but Alvarez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Banner's back.
Well, with Alvarez on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Banner is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Banner is trying to defend against the choke here but Alvarez has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Alvarez Tightens the hold and Banner taps out furiously! Alvarez displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Alvarez!
An out of breath Tyler Alvarez 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Moore (ranked 5205 p4p, 5229 weight class) and Narayan Nassau (ranked 577 p4p, 578 weight class). Narayan Nassau has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Moore's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Narayan Nassau!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nassau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nassau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nassau scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moore in his tracks.
Nassau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nassau as he jumps to the side.
Nassau closes the distance and clinches.
Nassau stalling the fight.
Nassau prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nassau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nassau has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Moore is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nassau digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore tries to clinch up but Nassau circles away and keeps his distance.
Nassau instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nassau.
Nassau breaks from the clinch.
Nassau lands with a hook. Moore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nassau wants to slow Moore down by chopping away at his legs.
Nassau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but Nassau shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nassau lands a right hook to the body.
Nassau has managed to clinch.
Moore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nassau lands with a left to the head.
Nassau blocks an elbow strike.
Nassau leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nassau's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nassau content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Nassau has double underhooks.
Moore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nassau smiles and moves away.
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!
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Nassau clinches up with Moore and pushes him back against the cage.
Nassau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore misses with the combination.
Nassau tries a quick counter leg kick but Moore is wise to it.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nassau gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moore to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Nassau.
Nassau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a big right hand that misses.
Moore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moore trying to control but Nassau is working from the bottom.
Nassau wants to hit a sweep here but Moore passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nassau there!
Moore looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four 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.
Nassau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moore controlling his opponent.
Nassau is in a horrible position here. Moore smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Moore takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moore working Nassau over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Narayan Nassau dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nassau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore looks for a takedown but Nassau sprawls well.
Nassau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nassau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nassau motions for Moore to come forward. Nassau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nassau is looking to score with low kicks.
Moore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nassau's waist but Nassau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moore off to one side.
Nassau scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moore in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nassau scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Narayan Nassau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Nassau's head but Nassau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore works Nassau's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moore walks into a left hand.
Nassau 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.
Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nassau closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.
Moore has Nassau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nassau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nassau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nassau scores with a one two! Moore had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nassau to score with a decent uppercut.
Nassau cracks Moore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nassau lands a jab-cross combination.
Nassau misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Moore has his takedown stuffed
and Nassau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nassau rushes Moore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nassau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nassau closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.
Nassau tries to throw a body punch but Moore avoids it by throwing Nassau back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nassau breaks from the clinch.
Nassau wants to land a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Nassau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nassau effectively controlling the action here.
Nassau taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nassau is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short left from Nassau.
Nassau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nassau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nassau misses with a low kick.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nassau as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nassau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Narayan Nassau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nassau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Nassau has managed to clinch.
Nassau breaks from the clinch.
Moore blocks a low kick nicely.
Moore attempts a counter takedown but Nassau avoids it well and moves away.
Nassau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moore's sensitive parts.
Nassau digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Nassau.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
Nassau stuffs the takedown attempt from Moore. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nassau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Narayan Nassau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nassau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nassau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nassau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A right-left combo lands from Nassau.
 Moore is rocked!
Moore checks a low kick from Nassau.
Oh Moore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nassau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A leg kick checked by Moore.
Nassau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moore checks it well.
Nassau throws a solid leg kick but Moore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nassau.
Nassau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moore checks it well.
Nassau connects with a solid leg kick.
Moore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nassau circles away.
Nassau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nassau misses with a wild combination.
Nassau fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Moore to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Moore looks to clinch but Nassau throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Moore taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Narayan Nassau!
An out of breath Narayan Nassau 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lecter (ranked 3721 p4p, 2039 weight class) and Noah Walker (ranked 460 p4p, 253 weight class). Noah Walker struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Lecter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Noah Walker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Lecter misses.
Walker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice jab there from Lecter.
 It looks like Noah Walker has been cut.
Walker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lecter closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Walker! Lecter dives in looking to finish! Walker is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Lecter!
Our winner, Hannibal Lecter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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