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WCF WNF 51: Rader vs Riker PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frederico Fernandes (ranked 6286 p4p, 22982 weight class) and Funky Colemadina (ranked 279 p4p, 320 weight class). Fernandes's entrance music is Born to be wild. A fine choice. Colemadina is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: immortal by adema. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frederico Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Funky Colemadina!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Colemadina misses
and Fernandes counters with a leg kick.
Fernandes throws a head kick that half lands.
Fernandes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frederico Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandes throws a head kick that misses
and Colemadina counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fernandes!
Colemadina working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Colemadina takes a little break here. Fernandes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Colemadina sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fernandes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colemadina is working to tighten his grip on Fernandes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fernandes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Colemadina is really squeezing tight and eventually Fernandes passes out! Colemadina breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Funky Colemadina!
A determined Funky Colemadina didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Frederico Fernandes spoke after the fight, saying 'The judges stole my victory'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juares Dea (ranked 3664 p4p, 4456 weight class) and Vlakan Targa (ranked 465 p4p, 547 weight class). Vlakan Targa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Juares Dea's chin.
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juares Dea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlakan Targa!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dea gets caught flat footed, as Targa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dea has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Targa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dea lands with a short shot to the head.
Dea gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dea trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Targa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dea is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MY YARD™️ 'RESURRECT' that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Targa stays in close to Dea's body and controls the position.
Targa pushes down on Dea's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Targa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dea defends it well.
Dea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dea is trying to stand back up but Targa is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dea missing with punches from the bottom.
Targa is stalling here. Dea is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Targa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dea has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dea knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Targa on the ground.
Targa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dea is controlling Targa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Targa thows a huge punch but Dea dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targa is looking for a kimura but Dea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Targa to get the leverage.
Targa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Targa.
Dea is not content to let Targa control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Targa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dea is looking to escape.
Dea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Targa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Targa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dea has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dea to stand up.
Dea goes for a double leg but Targa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Targa continues to drive forward.
Dea misses with an elbow strike.
Dea lands a hook that snaps the head of Targa backwards.
Dea throws an elbow that misses.
Dea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Targa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dea pulls guard successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Targa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Targa 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.
Dea wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Targa manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targa is working for a kimura but Dea is defending it quite comfortably.
Targa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Targa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Targa is looking for a kimura here.
Targa wants to control but Dea is keeping him busy.
Dea wants to control but Targa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vlakan Targa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Targa dives in and grabs Dea's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dea pushes down on Targa's head and hops out.
Dea changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Targa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dea.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dea is defended easily by Targa.
Targa misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Targa.
Targa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sloppy strikes from Targa. Those never looked like landing.
Dea seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Targa.
Dea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Targa.
Dea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Targa sprawls and moves away.
Juares Dea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Targa somewhat.
Juares Dea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlakan Targa.
Dea wants to clinch up but Targa keeps it at a distance.
Dea slaps away a takedown attempt from Targa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dea counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dea.
Targa managing to block the knees to the body from Dea.
Dea breaks from the clinch.
Dea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Targa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Targa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dea.
Dea shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Targa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Targa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Targa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Targa being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dea wants to pass the guard but Targa is keeping the position.
Dea has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Targa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Targa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dea wants to pass the guard but Targa is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dea circles away.
Targa tries to clinch up.
No luck for Targa with that takedown attempt.
Dea dives in for a single leg takedown but Targa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Targa.
Targa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short body shot lands from Dea as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dea throws a right hand that Targa ducks under and follows up with a left that Targa also avoids with ease.
Dea moves into the clinch.
Dea throws an elbow that misses.
Dea avoiding damage as Targa throws knees to the body.
Dea just leaning against Targa, taking a breather.
Dea slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dea is leaning against Targa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dea tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Targa stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juares Dea dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Targa looking to score a takedown here. Dea is defending well but Targa drives through and ends up in Dea's guard.
Targa stopping the sweep attempt from Dea.
Dea is looking to stand up but Targa isn't so interested in that idea.
Vlakan Targa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Targa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Targa trying to control but Dea is working from the bottom.
Targa is looking to work some ground and pound but Dea has wrist control.
Targa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Targa pushing down on Dea'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.
Dea trying to control from the bottom.
Targa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dea is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targa is trying to control. Dea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Targa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Targa working over Dea with some ground and pound. Dea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Targa is keen to just control but Dea is a slippery customer.
Targa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dea defends it well.
Targa is trying to control. Dea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Targa is working for a submission of some sort.
Targa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Targa tries to avoid it but Dea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Targa to the ground. Targa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Targa dives in for a single leg takedown but Dea sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dea takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Targa as he jumps to the side.
Dea tries to clinch up.
Targa throws a counter combo.
Targa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Targa pushes Dea up against the cage in a clinch.
Dea is struggling to control the position.
Targa prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juares Dea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Dea to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dea manages to break the clinch.
Dea keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Targa misses.
Targa gets caught napping as Dea dives in and scores a takedown. Targa manages to retain guard.
Targa trying to keep a closed guard but Dea is proving a slippery customer.
Dea controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dea looking to pass the guard.
Targa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dea is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dea presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dea has Targa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Targa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Targa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dea gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dea displaying some good clinch control by pressing Targa up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlakan Targa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Targa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlakan Targa!
The defeated Juares Dea had this to say: 'Mentally, I'm feeling more like myself again.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Del Gaiso (ranked 4405 p4p, 5121 weight class) and Rickson Time (ranked 216 p4p, 237 weight class). Del Gaiso comes to the cage accompanied by Deorro, Elvis Crespo & Henry Fong - Pica. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romeo Del Gaiso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Time!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Gaiso looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Time!
Time throws Del Gaiso to one side and escapes!
Del Gaiso clinches up with Time and pushes him back against the cage.
Del Gaiso lands a left hand.
Del Gaiso scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Del Gaiso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Del Gaiso has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Time is trying to keep an underhook but Del Gaiso manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Del Gaiso has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Time manages to get to full guard.
Time has his foot on Del Gaiso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Gaiso works his way back into a safe position though.
Del Gaiso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Del Gaiso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Del Gaiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Del Gaiso are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Time manages to get back to half guard.
Del Gaiso thows a huge punch but Time dodges it nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Gaiso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Time's head.
Del Gaiso in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Time tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Del Gaiso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Romeo Del Gaiso!
Romeo Del Gaiso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Drouin (ranked 3765 p4p, 2649 weight class) and Matt Barnes (ranked 411 p4p, 291 weight class). Drouin comes into the arena with Bones - GraveyardGod blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfred Drouin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drouin at a distance.
Barnes lands a jab.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drouin.
Drouin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes lands with a nice body kick.
Drouin throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Drouin misses with a combination
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drouin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Drouin avoids them all with ease.
Drouin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drouin misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Drouin.
Drouin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drouin is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Drouin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drouin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes connects with a superb combination that knocks Drouin out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Barnes before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Drouin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Barnes!
Matt Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Cartwright (ranked 1518 p4p, 3075 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 82 p4p, 154 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cartwright's guard.
Sparrow distracts Cartwright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparrow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparrow has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cartwright to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sparrow is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cartwright pulls down on the head and he's put Sparrow to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jay Cartwright!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juice Williams (ranked 1653 p4p, 2062 weight class) and Patrick Strasburg (ranked 241 p4p, 285 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Super Freak. Strasburg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Red - Chevelle. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juice Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Strasburg!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strasburg has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Strasburg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Strasburg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Strasburg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams controlling Strasburg's posture.
Strasburg pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Strasburg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strasburg jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Strasburg has clasped his hands together around Williams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Strasburg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Strasburg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Williams has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Strasburg but great work by Williams.
Strasburg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strasburg is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
Williams wants to control but Strasburg is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strasburg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams is doing well to control the position and prevent Strasburg from advancing to side control.
Strasburg trying to advance position but Williams counters by regaining guard.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Strasburg pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strasburg prevents Williams from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is not content to let Strasburg control the position.
Williams tries to kick Strasburg off but Strasburg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Strasburg tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strasburg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Strasburg looking for a guillotine from mount but Williams is having none of it.
Strasburg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasburg throws some wild stikes that Williams manages to avoid easily.
Williams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Williams is in trouble now - Strasburg has advanced to mount!
Williams tries to hold on but Strasburg pushes him away.
Williams prevents Strasburg from taking his back.
Strasburg is still trying to improve position.
Strasburg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Williams is now in Strasburg's guard. A big mistake from Strasburg there, giving up the dominant position!
Strasburg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Strasburg will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Strasburg shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Strasburg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams throws a big counter combination but Strasburg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Juice Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Strasburg.
Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Strasburg is retaining full guard.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strasburg wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Williams trying to control but Strasburg is working from the bottom.
Strasburg wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strasburg is keeping the position for now.
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strasburg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Strasburg's legs - danger averted.
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.
Strasburg wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Strasburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Patrick Strasburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Strasburg trying to control but Williams postures up.
Strasburg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasburg looking for submissions off his back.
Williams prevents Strasburg from improving his position.
Strasburg won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Strasburg tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams is pressing down on Strasburg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strasburg is holding on for now.
Williams working over Strasburg with some ground and pound. Strasburg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Williams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strasburg working to try and regain half guard.
Strasburg gets back to half guard.
Strasburg is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Strasburg defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juice Williams dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Crunch! Williams slams his shin into Strasburg's torso.
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Strasburg gets back to full guard.
Strasburg looking to control.
Strasburg doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Strasburg keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams won't allow Strasburg to sweep him here.
Williams wants to control from the top but Strasburg keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strasburg can do to turn this around?
Strasburg gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Strasburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Strasburg is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control but Strasburg is keeping busy.
Williams is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams is trying to stand.
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Strasburg.
Strasburg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Strasburg trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Strasburg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strasburg wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
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.
Williams wants to control but Strasburg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strasburg shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Strasburg.
Strasburg gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Williams regains guard.
Strasburg is pushing down on Williams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williams is fighting to maintain full guard but Strasburg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Strasburg is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strasburg wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg is just content to waste time from the top position. Williams takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juice Williams.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Juice Williams!
After the big win, Juice Williams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chakree Somchai (ranked 940 p4p, 2147 weight class) and Marcos Agripa (ranked 105 p4p, 230 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chakree Somchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Agripa!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agripa shoots in for a takedown but Somchai shows good takedown defense.
Somchai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Agripa takes a step back to recover.
Agripa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Agripa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Agripa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Somchai as he jumps to the side.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Agripa.
Agripa fails with the takedown.
Somchai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchai connects with a single shot there.
Somchai connects with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Somchai.
Somchai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Somchai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Somchai lands with a straight right. Agripa didn't see that one coming.
Agripa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 Agripa is rocked!
Somchai sizes up Agripa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Agripa is still on wobbly legs! Can Somchai finish him?
Agripa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Somchai.
Agripa seems to have recovered his senses.
Agripa fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agripa shoots in and drives through. Somchai sprawls well.
Agripa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSomchai.
Somchai throws a series of strikes that have Agripa backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchai lands with a nice body kick.
Somchai with the inside leg kick.
Somchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somchai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Somchai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Agripa goes for a double leg but Somchai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Somchai continues to drive forward.
Nice body kick there by Somchai.
Agripa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Somchai is fending him off so far but Agripa persists. Nope, Somchai circles away and we're back to standing.
Chakree Somchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somchai lands with a straight right. Agripa didn't see that one coming.
Somchai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Somchai delivers a nice body kick.
Agripa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai throws a front kick that sends Agripa stumbling back into the cage.
Agripa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Somchai sprawls well. Somchai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Agripa gets slowly back to his feet.
Somchai is looking for a counter combo.
Both fighters circling a little - Somchai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Agripa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Somchai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Somchai.
Agripa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somchai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Agripa.
A combination from Somchai does no damage.
Agripa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Somchai defends it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Somchai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Somchai throws a series of punches but Agripa moves out of range.
Agripa with the counter takedown but Somchai avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somchai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Agripa.
Agripa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice sprawl there from Somchai as Agripa shoots in.
Somchai 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.
Somchai punishes Agripa's body with a nice straight punch.
Somchai throws a nice head kick!
Agripa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Somchai as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chakree Somchai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Agripa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Somchai avoids it really well and circles away.
Somchai lands a head kick. Agripa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Somchai - that will leave a mark!
Agripa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Somchai is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Agripa.
Somchai lands with a straight right. Agripa didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agripa shoots for a takedown but Somchai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Somchai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Somchai. That snapped Agripa's head back.
Somchai moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agripa tries to pull guard but Somchai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Agripa.
Somchai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chakree Somchai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Somchai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Somchai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Agripa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Somchai!
Agripa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Somchai tries to buck Agripa off but Agripa is having none of it.
Somchai is trying to buck Agripa off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somchai keeps Agripa under control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchai is looking to regain half guard here but Agripa keeps moving and retains side control.
Somchai is not content to let Agripa control the position.
Agripa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Somchai is looking to reverse the position.
Somchai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agripa can do to turn this around?
Somchai is letting Agripa control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agripa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Somchai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Agripa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Somchai tries to buck Agripa off but Agripa is having none of it.
Somchai is working hard here to advance position.
Somchai is not content to let Agripa control the position.
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.
Somchai is trying to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Somchai tries to improve position but can't.
Agripa takes a little break here. Somchai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Somchai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Agripa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Somchai wants to stand and escape but Agripa is having none of it.
Somchai 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.
Somchai pulls Agripa in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somchai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Agripa is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chakree Somchai dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Somchai lands an overhand right.
Agripa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Agripa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Somchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Somchai throws a sloppy head kick and Agripa moves out of range easily.
And Agripa tries to counter it with a takedown but Somchai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Somchai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Agripa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agripa shoots in for a takedown but Somchai shows good takedown defense.
Somchai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Somchai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick from Somchai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agripa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Agripa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Agripa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Agripa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Somchai sprawls well. Somchai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Agripa gets slowly back to his feet.
Somchai connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Somchai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Somchai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Somchai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Agripa if he has to take too many more of those.
Chakree Somchai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agripa dives in for a single leg takedown but Somchai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Agripa.
Agripa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chakree Somchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somchai misses with the combination.
Agripa feints the counter takedown.
Somchai scores with a hook to the body. Agripa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Somchai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Somchai tries to clinch but Agripa moves out of range.
Somchai lands with a nice body kick.
Somchai lands with an overhand left.
Agripa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Somchai, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Agripa or not.
Agripa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Somchai walks away with a smile on his face. Agripa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Somchai takes the fight into the clinch.
Agripa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Somchai.
Agripa tries to pull guard but Somchai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Agripa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Somchai to keep the fight standing.
Agripa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Somchai smiles and moves away.
Somchai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Somchai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Agripa avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somchai scores with a push kick.
Agripa avoids the head kick by Somchai.
Agripa ducks right into an uppercut from Somchai.
Nice body kick there by Somchai.
Agripa tries for a takedown but Somchai circles away easily
and Somchai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somchai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Agripa fails with the takedown
and Somchai counters with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chakree Somchai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Somchai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chakree Somchai!
A very excited looking Chakree Somchai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Thunder (ranked 1351 p4p, 1754 weight class) and Don Cortez (ranked 148 p4p, 186 weight class). Thunder 's entrance music is Thunderstruck - AcDc. A fine choice. John Thunder has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Thunder !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Don Cortez has been cut.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder .
Thunder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cortez misses with the combination.
Cortez shoots for a double leg takedown but Thunder sprawls well. He's pushed Cortez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cortez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thunder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Thunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Cortez.
Cortez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thunder tries to avoid it but Cortez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thunder to the ground. Thunder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder thuds his right hand into Cortez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thunder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thunder feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Cortez collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Thunder !
John Thunder took some time post fight to say the following; 'I�m not anyone�s stepping stone!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joey Horatius (ranked 1830 p4p, 1800 weight class) and Jens Jensen (ranked 102 p4p, 100 weight class). Jens Jensen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Horatius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jens Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horatius is fending him off so far but Jensen persists. Nope, Horatius circles away and we're back to standing.
Horatius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jensen throws a jab when Horatius was well out of range.
Jensen shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Horatius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jensen darts in looking for a takedown but Horatius gets double underhooks and turns Jensen into the cage.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Jensen.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Jensen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jensen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jensen shoots in looking for a takedown. Horatius tries to sprawl out of it but Jensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horatius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horatius is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jensen tries for a kimura but Horatius is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen in the domination position with Horatius hanging on.
Horatius wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Horatius has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Horatius has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horatius wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Horatius, who protects the arm well.
Jensen working away.
Jensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Horatius, who protects the arm well.
Jensen is trying to get an arm triangle but Horatius is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Horatius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Horatius is trying to buck Jensen off.
Jensen is trying to get an arm triangle but Horatius is defending well.
Jensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jensen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Horatius rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jensen's guard! Nice work there by Horatius!
Jensen is looking for a triangle here but Horatius uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Horatius is working Jensen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jensen can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius wants to stand but Jensen has his arm trapped.
Jensen is trying to control Horatius's posture but Horatius avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius 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.
Horatius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jensen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Horatius defends well and Jensen ends up having to push Horatius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horatius. Jensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jens Jensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horatius throws a big shot that misses.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Horatius pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck for Jensen with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Horatius misses the target.
Jensen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horatius is fending him off so far but Jensen persists. Nope, Horatius circles away and we're back to standing.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Jensen.
Jensen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Horatius circles away.
Horatius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jensen.
Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jensen can do to turn this around?
Horatius throws a hook to the side of Jensen's head but Jensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horatius.
Horatius thuds a left hand into Jensen's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen darts in looking for a takedown but Horatius gets double underhooks and turns Jensen into the cage.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jensen moves away.
Jensen slips a straight right by Horatius.
Danga de danga de dang - Horatius scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horatius throws a right hand that Jensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jensen also avoids with ease.
Horatius is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jensen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Horatius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Horatius.
Horatius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horatius is looking to wear down Jensen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Jensen is just out of range.
Horatius throws a hook but Jensen avoids it easily.
Jensen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horatius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Horatius sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joey Horatius is winning the standup battle so far.
Horatius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horatius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horatius throws out a loose jab but Jensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jensen slips a jab from Horatius.
Horatius misses with a hook. Jensen ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Horatius. Those never looked like landing.
Jensen tries for a takedown but Horatius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horatius lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jensen.
Horatius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horatius throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horatius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Horatius lands a nice hook to Jensen's body. Jensen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horatius looks to throw the jab but Jensen is out of range.
Jensen closes the distance and clinches up with Horatius, looking for a takedown. Jensen pushes Horatius against the cage but Horatius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horatius is looking for a counter combo.
Jensen throws a shot from downtown. Horatius moves away and avoids it.
Jensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horatius tries to avoid it but Jensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horatius to the ground. Horatius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horatius.
A left and a right from Horatius both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horatius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jensen.
Horatius misses with a wild combination.
Horatius throws a lazy uppercut
and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Horatius won't be happy with that.
Horatius holds on to Jensen's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Horatius, who protects the arm well.
Jensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Horatius, who protects the arm well.
Jensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Horatius has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horatius is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jensen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jensen swings around for an armbar but Horatius sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jensen's guard.
Jensen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Horatius postures up and lands a big shot to Jensen's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horatius lands a couple of elbows.
Joey Horatius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horatius is in close to Jensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Horatius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horatius scores with a shot to the body.
Horatius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jensen slips a straight right by Horatius.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horatius. Jensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horatius punishes Jensen's body with a nice straight punch.
Joey Horatius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jensen tries to clinch but Horatius moves out of range.
Horatius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Horatius lands with a shot to the body.
Horatius misses with a double jab.
Jensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Horatius is looking to counter punch.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horatius defends it well.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Jensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Joey Horatius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jensen.
Horatius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horatius tries to avoid it but Jensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horatius to the ground. Horatius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Jensen.
Horatius lands a jab to the nose.
Horatius takes a swing at Jensen's ribcage but misses.
Jensen misses with a takedown attempt - Horatius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Horatius misses with a two punch combination.
Horatius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Jensen with that takedown attempt.
Jensen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horatius looks to land a combination but Jensen avoids it well.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
A big right from Horatius misses.
Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horatius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jensen connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen tries for a takedown but Horatius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horatius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Horatius misses with a wild combination.
Jensen looks for a takedown but Horatius sprawls well.
Horatius throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horatius. Jensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horatius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horatius fails to land with a series of punches.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Jensen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horatius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jensen shoots in looking for a takedown. Horatius tries to sprawl out of it but Jensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horatius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jensen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horatius defends it nicely.
Jensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horatius avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Jensen.
Jensen has a takedown stuffed.
Horatius leaves Jensen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horatius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horatius misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jensen.
Jensen shoots in for a double leg but Horatius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jens Jensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Horatius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horatius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jensen moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Horatius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Horatius 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Rader (ranked 1222 p4p, 1029 weight class) and William Riker (ranked 135 p4p, 117 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Rader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Riker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rader gets caught flat footed, as Riker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rader wants to stand but Riker is controlling the position.
Riker wants to control from the top but Rader keeps moving.
Rader is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zero Tolerance that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rader is looking to stand up but Riker isn't so interested in that idea.
Riker throws a big right hand that misses.
Riker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Riker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rader wants to stand but Riker is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rader pushes Riker off and scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Riker finds it's target.
 It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rader slips a jab from Riker.
A little feinted left hand from Rader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rader looks to throw the jab but Riker is out of range.
Rader ducks under a wild hook from Riker.
Rader throwing a counter right hand but Riker manages to avoid it.
Rader with a nice cross.
It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Jab by Rader.
Rader just misses with a punch to the body.
Rader throws a poor cross that misses
and Riker counters with a shoot takedown. Rader fights it but they end up in guard.
Rader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riker is controlling him.
Riker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rader preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rader is looking to stand up but Riker isn't so interested in that idea.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Riker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rader trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rader pushes Riker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Riker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riker misses with a takedown attempt
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooh!!! Rader has knocked Riker down with a huge combo! Rader steps away and waves a wobbly Riker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Riker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rader.
Rader is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riker swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Rader counter with a right hand.
William Riker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rader misses with a straight left.
Rader connects with a looping right hand.
Riker misses with a hook to the body
and Rader counters with a nice right hand that sends Riker toppling to the canvas! Riker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rader finish him?!
Riker is rocked!
Riker swings for the body but Rader moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rader misses the target.
Dennis Rader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riker misses with a straight right.
Riker dives in and scores a takedown into Rader's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riker throwing strikes but missing.
Rader working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riker.
Rader is looking to stand up but Riker isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Riker cracks Rader with a solid left hand.
Riker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riker looking to pass the guard.
Rader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riker is controlling him.
Riker scoring with some ground and pound.
Rader utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riker looking to sit in guard and control but Rader gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Rader dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rader scores with a hook to the body. Riker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Riker counters with a shoot takedown. Rader fights it but they end up in guard.
Rader pushes Riker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Riker scores with a jab to the body.
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Rader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rader is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rader throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
Riker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rader defends it well.
Riker misses with a right hand
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
Rader is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rader throws the left hand but Riker avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Rader.
It looked like Rader was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Riker misses with an uppercut
and Rader counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riker walks into a left hand.
Rader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riker can do to turn this around?
Riker throws a big shot that misses.
Riker misses with a straight left.
Riker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Riker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rader's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Riker misses.
Riker's corner calls for a 1-2. Riker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rader 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rader misses with an uppercut. Riker saw that one coming.
Riker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rader on his heels. He'll look to pass Rader's guard now, I'm sure.
Riker stops Rader from standing up.
Riker lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rader is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Riker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riker wants to pass the guard but Rader is keeping the position.
Riker throwing strikes but missing.
Riker lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rader manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rader fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Riker lands a shoulder strike.
Rader jumps into guard, dragging Riker to the mat.
Riker stays in close to Rader's body and controls the position.
Riker trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom.
Riker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rader wants to stand up but Riker is controlling him.
Rader pushes Riker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rader throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Riker tries to counter it with a takedown but Rader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Riker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Riker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rader moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Rader dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
Riker goes for a double leg but Rader avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rader continues to drive forward.
Jab, jab by Riker - just one landing.
Rader lands a right hook to the body.
Rader darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Riker looks to throw the jab but Rader is out of range.
Riker fails with the takedown
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dennis Rader is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
Riker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Riker, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rader throws a hook but Riker blocks it.
Rader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rader went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rader misses with an uppercut.
Riker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Riker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rader lands a big uppercut and Riker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Riker looks OK. Rader waves Riker back to his feet!
Riker is still on wobbly legs! Can Rader finish him?
Rader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riker misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riker throws a lazy uppercut
and Rader counters with a stiff right hand.
Riker misses with an uppercut
and Rader makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Riker.
Rader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rader scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Riker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from Rader lands.
Riker just misses with a punch to the body.
Rader throws a big counter combination but Riker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rader moves away from the strike by Riker.
Riker fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Rader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dennis Rader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Riker.
Rader misses with a lunging right hand
and Riker counters with a single leg into guard. Rader didn't expect that.
Rader is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Riker misses with some punches.
Rader has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Riker uses from the top position.
Rader working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riker.
Rader has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Riker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rader is trying to pull guard but Riker has him pressed against the cage.
Rader blocks an uppercut.
Rader tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riker smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rader.
Riker closes the distance and pushes Rader back into the cage.
Riker throws a head punch that misses.
Rader tries to pull guard but Riker holds him up against the cage and eventually Rader drops back down to his feet.
Rader fails to pull guard.
Riker misses with the head strike.
Rader manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Riker trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom.
Riker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riker won't allow Rader to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Rader clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Riker throws an off balance right hand
and Rader counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riker's hands.
Riker misses with a looping right.
Rader appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Riker misses the target.
It looked like Rader was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Riker.
Riker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rader finds it's way round the side to connect with Riker's head.
Rader misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Riker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riker throws a good cross that connects.
Rader misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Riker.
Riker misses with a left hand
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rader throws the left hand but Riker avoids the punch easily.
Riker moves away from the strike by Rader.
Rader is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rader moves out of range as Riker strikes.
Riker dives in and grabs Rader's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rader pushes down on Riker's head and hops out.
Riker moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riker throws a punch but it's blocked by Rader.
Rader is trying to pull guard but Riker has him pressed against the cage.
Riker working aggressively here.
Rader is trying to pull guard but Riker has him pressed against the cage.
Riker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rader tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riker just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Rader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rader tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riker working aggressively here.
Riker swings wildly with an uppercut but Rader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rader tries to pull guard but Riker holds him up against the cage and eventually Rader drops back down to his feet.
Rader jumps guard.
Riker 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rader wants to stand up but Riker is controlling him.
Riker cracks Rader with a solid left hand.
Riker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riker distracts Rader with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Riker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riker won't allow Rader to get back to his feet.
Riker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riker is looking to work some ground and pound but Rader has wrist control.
Riker is looking to work some ground and pound but Rader has wrist control.
Rader wants to stand up but Riker is controlling him.
Riker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riker is controlling him.
Rader being controlled here, momentarily.
Riker is working Rader over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rader has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Riker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Riker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rader smiles and moves away.
Rader misses with a straight right.
Riker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but William Riker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Riker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riker throws a body shot but no joy.
Riker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rader finds it's way round the side to connect with Riker's head.
Riker misses with a lunging right hand
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riker throws out the jab.
Rader is looking to counter punch.
Riker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rader moves out of range of the strikes.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Riker looks to move away, Rader throws a big counter combo but Riker just gets out of the way.
Rader misses with an uppercut
and Riker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
William Riker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Riker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Riker thows a huge punch but Rader dodges it nicely.
Riker is looking to take a break and control but Rader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rader tries to kick Riker off but Riker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Riker lands with a punch from half guard.
Riker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riker prevents Rader from standing back up.
Rader keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rader looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rader avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riker winds up and cracks Rader with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rader looks like he's trying to stand up.
William Riker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riker slows the pace down in half guard.
Rader is trying to stand up here but Riker is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rader throws a nice looking combination but Riker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riker misses with an uppercut
and Rader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rader scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rader moves out of range of the strikes.
Riker slips a jab from Rader.
Riker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Riker misses with an uppercut.
Riker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rader on the side of the head.
Riker swings widly with a right hand
and Rader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Riker does it's job there.
Rader scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Rader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riker.
A quick step to the side and Rader tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dennis Rader.
I think Rader has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Rader!
In his post fight interview, Dennis Rader started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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