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Byzantium 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 2895 p4p, 5876 weight class) and Island Smoker (ranked 328 p4p, 522 weight class). Lyoha Nagibatel has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 St Petersburg, Lyoha Nagibatel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Island Smoker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoker forces Nagibatel back against the cage and clinches.
Nagibatel misses with a body punch.
Nagibatel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagibatel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smoker's elbow.
A short left from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel keeps control of Smoker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nagibatel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smoker backwards.
Nagibatel lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagibatel has a couple of punches blocked by Smoker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagibatel.
Smoker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Nagibatel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smoker manages to break the clinch.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagibatel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smoker wants a takedown.
Nagibatel tries to throw a body punch but Smoker avoids it by throwing Nagibatel back against the cage.
A short left from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel struggles to land a body shot inside as Smoker controls his hands.
Smoker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nagibatel walks away with a smile on his face. Smoker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smoker breaks the clinch.
Nagibatel clinches with his opponent.
Nagibatel misses with a body punch.
Smoker tries to pull guard but Nagibatel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Island Smoker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smoker.
A head punch on the inside from Nagibatel fails to land.
Smoker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smoker tries to stall but Nagibatel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smoker.
Nagibatel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagibatel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nagibatel lands a left hand.
Nagibatel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel tries to throw a body punch but Smoker avoids it by throwing Nagibatel back against the cage.
Nagibatel lands a body shot.
Smoker blocks a body shot from Nagibatel.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel prevents the takedown attempt.
Nagibatel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smoker.
Smoker looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagibatel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagibatel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagibatel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smokers head.
A frustrated look appears on Smoker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands with a light punch inside.
Nagibatel lands with a right to the head.
Smoker takes a shot to the head.
Smoker takes a shot to the head.
Nagibatel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smoker is trying to pull guard but Nagibatel has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel throws a punch but it's blocked by Smoker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smoker backwards.
Nagibatel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagibatel tries a body shot but Smoker blocks it.
Nagibatel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagibatel is working Smoker over against the cage.
Smoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagibatel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses.
Nagibatel pushes Smoker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagibatel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smoker backwards.
A right hand to the body from Nagibatel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Nagibatel.
Smoker blocking some punches.
Nagibatel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smoker backwards.
Nagibatel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smoker or not.
Smoker tries to circle away but Nagibatel has him pinned against the cage.
Nagibatel misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smoker.
Nagibatel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagibatel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagibatel lands a body shot.
Nagibatel digs a right hand into Smoker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smoker's gas tank.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smoker or not.
Nagibatel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagibatel scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Nagibatel.
Smoker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nagibatel to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice sprawl there from Nagibatel as Smoker shoots in.
It looked like Nagibatel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smoker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nagibatel counters with a head kick that wobbles Smoker - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Nagibatel sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Richards (ranked 3118 p4p, 3596 weight class) and Matt Fallon (ranked 400 p4p, 451 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reed Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Fallon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
Fallon throws a nice looking combination but Richards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Richards was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fallon connects with a jab.
Richards pushes Fallon away with a front kick.
Richards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fallon misses with a series of wild punches.
Fallon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
Fallon looks to land a body kick but Richards moved away.
Richards jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fallon throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fallon does it's job there.
Fallon misses with a lunging right hand
and Richards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Fallon. Those never looked like landing.
Richards throws a jab but it's blocked by Fallon.
Fallon tries to clinch up.
Richards is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards throws the kick towards the body but Fallon avoids it.
Fallon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fallon misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Richards misses its target.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fallon.
A swing and a miss from Richards.
Fallon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Richards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
Richards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fallon wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Fallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Richards counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fallon's knee momentarily.
Fallon wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Fallon with a nice cross.
Fallon moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking to stall.
Fallon stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Fallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Fallon.
Richards is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fallon to keep the fight standing.
Fallon blocks an uppercut.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards manages to break the clinch.
Richards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fallon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richards counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Fallon misses.
Richards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fallon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fallon works Richards's body with a nice hook.
Fallon tries to move into range but Richards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fallon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richards cracks Fallon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fallon.
Richards takes one to the side of the head.
Fallon throws a right and a left that Richards avoids nicely.
Richards uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fallon takes one on the button.
Fallon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richards scores with a jab.
Richards checks the leg kick.
Richards misses with an uppercut.
Fallon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Richards is able to avoid easily.
Richards throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 Fallon is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a big head kick that sends Fallon to the canvas! Richards follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Richards!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabino Gonzales (ranked 2338 p4p, 1881 weight class) and Hong Kong (ranked 312 p4p, 259 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabino Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hong Kong!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzales tries to avoid it but Kong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzales to the ground. Gonzales escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kong scores with a takedown into Gonzales's guard.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzales is retaining full guard.
Gonzales knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kong on the ground.
Kong 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.
Kong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzales works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales has momentary wrist control but Kong slips an elbow through the middle.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales working a defensive guard here.
Kong controlling from the top position.
Kong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gonzales is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair's MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kong connects with a nice short shot to Gonzales's temple.
Kong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gonzales is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Kong.
Kong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gonzales on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gonzales tries to get out of the position.
Kong sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kong in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gonzales takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kong with shots to the head and body - Gonzales looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kong lands a couple of good shots and Gonzales has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gonzales covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong controls the position.
Kong lands punches and elbows.
Kong sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Gonzales taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hong Kong!
A victorious Hong Kong 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 Ogum Jung Min (ranked 4020 p4p, 2609 weight class) and Sylus Sativa (ranked 430 p4p, 297 weight class). Jung Min comes to the cage accompanied by Smooth Criminal. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogum Jung Min!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sylus Sativa!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung Min fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sativa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Sativa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sativa.
Sativa misses with a hook
and Jung Min connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sativa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jung Min sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jung Min thuds his right hand into Sativa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jung Min drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sylus Sativa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sativa throws a big shot that misses.
Jung Min comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jung Min misses with a looping left.
Jung Min has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sativa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jung Min misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sativa.
Jung Min lands with an uppercut that bounces Sativa off the cage and back into range.
Sativa throws the left hand but Jung Min avoids the punch easily.
Sativa scores with a punch to the head.
Sativa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sativa.
Sativa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sativa lands with a cross.
 Jung Min is rocked!
Sativa circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jung Min to the canvas! Jung Min doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sativa keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylus Sativa!
Sylus Sativa 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 Twee Kerr (ranked 3795 p4p, 1899 weight class) and Owen Alvarez (ranked 450 p4p, 263 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Twee Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kerr dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Alvarez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kerr has hold of Alvarez's hands but Alvarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alvarez trying to control the pace.
Alvarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Kerr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kerr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez prevents Kerr from improving his position.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Kerr defends it.
Kerr wants to get back to full guard.
Kerr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kerr wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alvarez slows the pace down in half guard.
Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kerr is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold.
Alvarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez controlling the pace.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Kerr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kerr trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Kerr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alvarez working Kerr over with strikes.
Kerr is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kerr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kerr is rocked!
Alvarez passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kerr wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Alvarez celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Night (ranked 3374 p4p, 4131 weight class) and Rory Riddle (ranked 414 p4p, 482 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Night !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Night .
Night is staying tight to Riddle's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Night 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Riddle is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Riddle manages to get to full guard.
Riddle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Night knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riddle on the ground.
Riddle controls Night momentarily but Night frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Night can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Night avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Night content to stall in guard here.
Riddle is trying to keep Night in close.
Riddle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Night can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riddle is trying to keep Night in close.
Night is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Riddle trying to control the position.
Riddle looking for a guillotine here but Night defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Night sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riddle is trying to keep Night in close.
Riddle wants to sweep but no luck.
Riddle is still trying to improve position.
Night stays in close to Riddle's body and controls the position.
Riddle 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle working for a triangle but Night defends it easily.
Night is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Night seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Riddle for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riddle slaps away a takedown attempt from Night , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Night displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riddle.
Riddle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Riddle is looking for a kimura but Night is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riddle to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riddle is trying for a kimura here. Night looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Riddle wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rory Riddle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Werdum (ranked 2251 p4p, 2619 weight class) and Devon Jackson (ranked 293 p4p, 344 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devon Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson . Werdum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson tries to bum rush Werdum with a series of wild strikes but Werdum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Werdum wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Werdum has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Werdum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson 's efforts to push away.
Werdum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson .
Jackson tries to break free but Werdum pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Werdum has him pressed against the cage.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
 It looks like Devon Jackson has been cut.
Werdum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson 's face.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Werdum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Werdum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum stalling the fight.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Werdum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson looks winded!
Werdum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Werdum connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
Jackson is rocked!
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Werdum finish him?
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Werdum.
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!
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Werdum has Jackson pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Jackson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Werdum - that's hurt Jackson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Jackson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Jackson doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Anderson Werdum!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Anderson Werdum waved his t-shirt featuring Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon)'s logo in front of the cameras.
Devon Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'Lets run it back he got lucky '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassus Fett (ranked 2327 p4p, 2144 weight class) and Petter Persson (ranked 259 p4p, 238 weight class). Persson has chosen JINJER - Pisces as his entrance music. Petter Persson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassus Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petter Persson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett throws an off balance right hand
and Persson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Persson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fett throws a big right hand that misses.
Fett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Persson wants to stand up but Fett is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett trying to control but Persson is working from the bottom.
Fett wants to pass the guard but Persson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fett is looking to work some ground and pound but Persson has wrist control.
Fett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Persson wants to stand but Fett is controlling the position.
Persson pushes Fett off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fett connects with a right hand. Persson shakes it off.
Persson cracks a nice hook into Fett's ribs.
Persson works the jab nicely.
Fett shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett shoots in for a takedown but Persson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fett is breathing heavily.
Persson catches Fett with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Fett forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Petter Persson!
After the fight, Petter Persson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumba Jookiba (ranked 24831 p4p, 3923 weight class) and JC Turner (ranked 599 p4p, 415 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumba Jookiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JC Turner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jookiba or perhaps it was just good defense by Turner, which made it look bad.
Turner tests Jookiba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jookiba moves to clinch but Turner breaks away
and Turner counters with a series of strikes that sends Jookiba to the canvas! Turner follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Jookiba is rocked!
Jookiba controlling Turner's posture.
Jookiba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jookiba tries to get out of the position.
Turner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner throws a left that rocks Jookiba and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Turner dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Jookiba regain composure!
Oh Jookiba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jookiba bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jookiba is aggressively charging in as Turner backs up avoiding any damage. Turner tosses out a jab and Jookiba runs right into it face first! Jookiba is out cold! Turner dropped down on all fours and is barking in Jookiba's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JC Turner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Alvarez (ranked 772 p4p, 1885 weight class) and Erco De Beer (ranked 91 p4p, 218 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Erco De Beer enters the cage!
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Counter fighter
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Alvarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erco De Beer!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Beer moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
We've been hearing reports that Alvarez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alvarez gets control of De Beer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alvarez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarez is controlling De Beer's posture.
De Beer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Alvarez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. De Beer is looking to defend but Alvarez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for De Beer! Alvarez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, De Beer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyler Alvarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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