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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Legsweep (ranked 5852 p4p, 4296 weight class) and Fox Till (ranked 608 p4p, 525 weight class). Fox Till struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Legsweep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fox Till!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legsweep slips a jab and a cross from Till.
Till scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Johnny Legsweep has been cut.
Legsweep doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Till counters with a nice uppercut.
 Legsweep is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Till has cracked Legsweep with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Till lands another huge swinging hook and Legsweep tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Legsweep, before Till can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fox Till!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Cejudo (ranked 5499 p4p, 5780 weight class) and Brady Lobsusbaka (ranked 261 p4p, 266 weight class). Cejudo comes to the cage accompanied by The Olympic Spirit. Henry Cejudo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Cejudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brady Lobsusbaka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lobsusbaka stuffs the takedown.
Lobsusbaka with the counter takedown but Cejudo avoids it easily.
Cejudo has a takedown stuffed.
Cejudo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lobsusbaka sprawls well. Lobsusbaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cejudo gets slowly back to his feet.
Lobsusbaka feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Cejudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejudo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lobsusbaka sprawls well initially but Cejudo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lobsusbaka missing with punches from the bottom.
Cejudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lobsusbaka keeps working.
Cejudo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lobsusbaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lobsusbaka missing with punches from the bottom.
Lobsusbaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo wants to control from the top but Lobsusbaka keeps moving.
Lobsusbaka throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lobsusbaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cejudo's guard.
Cejudo managing to control the position.
Lobsusbaka landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lobsusbaka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cejudo is rocked!
Cejudo is breathing heavily.
Lobsusbaka arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cejudo's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brady Lobsusbaka!
In defeat, Henry Cejudo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes when you think something is shiny and gold, it tends to be rusted and bronze, but that's just the way it is, man.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yu Lobsusbaka (ranked 5572 p4p, 23019 weight class) and Snail Tail (ranked 532 p4p, 604 weight class). The key to victory for Yu Lobsusbaka has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yu Lobsusbaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Snail Tail!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobsusbaka tries for a takedown but Tail sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tail feints the counter takedown.
Lobsusbaka misses with a left hand
and Tail counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lobsusbaka is looking to get back to is feet but Tail passes into side control.
Tail looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tail in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lobsusbaka is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Snail Tail!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxx Oliveira (ranked 24635 p4p, 3391 weight class) and Narc Chi Split (ranked 620 p4p, 418 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maxx Oliveira !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Narc Chi Split!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Split.
Oliveira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oliveira fails with the takedown.
Narc Chi Split seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oliveira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Split avoids it really well and circles away.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
Split cracks Oliveira with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Oliveira looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Split finish him?
Oliveira is rocked!
It looks like Maxx Oliveira has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira is holding his hands too far apart here. Split throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Oliveira is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Narc Chi Split!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaz Moore (ranked 24589 p4p, 5987 weight class) and Thomas O Malley (ranked 639 p4p, 616 weight class). Moore has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Thomas O Malley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaz Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas O Malley!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Moore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Malley with the inside leg kick.
O Malley scores with a nice body kick.
O Malley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moore swivels and escapes.
Moore throws a big counter combination but O Malley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
O Malley looks winded!
O Malley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
O Malley gets underhooks to prevent Moore's takedown attempt.
O Malley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley takes the fight into the clinch.
O Malley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moore pulls his leg out and moves away.
O Malley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As O Malley tries to get set, Moore tries to push him back and clinch up but O Malley manages to avoid the attempt.
Moore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
O Malley wants to get back to his feet.
O Malley wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore stops O Malley from getting back to his feet.
O Malley is looking for a sweep. Moore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Malley tries to kick Moore off in order to stand up. Moore Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Moore stands up and beckons O Malley to his feet.
Moore closes the distance and clinches up with O Malley, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes O Malley against the cage but O Malley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
Moore drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
O Malley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Malley somewhat.
Moore appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O Malley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jaz Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas O Malley.
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.
O Malley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
O Malley has managed to clinch.
O Malley successfully pulls guard.
Moore postures up.
Moore has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of O Malley is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas O Malley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
O Malley forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.
O Malley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moore walks away with a smile on his face. O Malley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Moore with that takedown attempt.
O Malley throws a head kick that Moore semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley moves out of range of the body kick from Moore.
O Malley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thomas O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as O Malley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Malley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
O Malley connects with a right hand. Moore shakes it off.
Jaz Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Malley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moore pinned against the cage. Moore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Malley tries to avoid it but Moore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Malley to the ground. O Malley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaz Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for O Malley with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moore.
O Malley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
O Malley lands a jab-cross combination.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore shoots in looking for a takedown. O Malley tries to sprawl out of it but Moore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Malley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
O Malley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Malley darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas O Malley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
O Malley throws a head kick that half lands.
O Malley throws a good cross that connects.
O Malley has closed the distance and engaged Moore in a clinch.
O Malley manages to pull guard.
O Malley is trying to control the position but Moore postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley is working an open guard so Moore takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but O Malley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by O Malley or perhaps it was just good defense by Moore, which made it look bad.
O Malley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from O Malley.
Moore tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Malley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moore somewhat.
Moore takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
O Malley misses with a head kick.
Moore seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from O Malley. Moore shrugs it off though.
Moore shoots in for a double leg but O Malley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaz Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Malley fails with the takedown
and Moore counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
Moore attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
O Malley misses with a two punch combination.
Moore feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Malley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
O Malley looks to land a body kick but Moore moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A head kick misses from O Malley.
As O Malley looks to move away, Moore throws a big counter combo but O Malley just gets out of the way.
O Malley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moore appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moore blocks a head kick by O Malley.
O Malley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas O Malley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Malley looks to clinch
and Moore counters with a takedown into side control.
Jaz Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Malley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moore wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas O Malley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Malley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas O Malley!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robo Dexterity (ranked 3295 p4p, 4543 weight class) and Max Chapman (ranked 195 p4p, 242 weight class). Chapman has chosen Invincible - Pop Smoke as his entrance music. Robo Dexterity has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robo Dexterity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman blocks a head kick by Dexterity.
Chapman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dexterity defends well and Chapman ends up having to push Dexterity into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dexterity goes for a double leg but Chapman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chapman continues to drive forward.
Chapman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dexterity.
Dexterity has been working on his balance at MY YARD Resurrect, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Chapman.
Dexterity tries a knee to the head but Chapman blocks it.
Chapman lands a takedown into guard.
Chapman wants to stand but Dexterity is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chapman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dexterity really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dexterity throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chapman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexterity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman won't allow Dexterity to sweep him here.
Chapman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chapman looking to sit in guard and control but Dexterity gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dexterity might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dexterity tries to free his leg and advance position but Chapman is retaining full guard.
Chapman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dexterity trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chapman's guard.
Dexterity loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dexterity wants to pass the guard but Chapman is keeping the position.
Chapman is adopting a defensive guard.
Chapman trying to keep a closed guard but Dexterity is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dexterity shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chapman sprawls well. Chapman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dexterity gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Dexterity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexterity throws a leg kick
and Chapman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dexterity wants to get back to his feet.
Dexterity actively working from the bottom here.
Chapman is controlling the pace.
Dexterity is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexterity is trying to control but can't.
Dexterity is looking for a sweep. Chapman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chapman wants to work for an arm triangle but Dexterity is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chapman in particular looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chapman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dexterity to the mat! Dexterity manages to get full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Chapman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dexterity shoots in for a takedown but Chapman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dexterity clinches.
Chapman is pushing Dexterity up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dexterity is trying to push Chapman away but Chapman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chapman trying to land knees to the body.
Dexterity lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chapman has Dexterity pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chapman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dexterity tumbling to the mat - Chapman dives into Dexterity's guard.
Chapman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dexterity keeping moving, preventing Chapman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chapman passes Dexterity's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dexterity is trying to control but can't.
Dexterity makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dexterity.
Chapman wants to stand but Dexterity has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two 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.
Dexterity is looking to stand up but Chapman isn't so interested in that idea.
Dexterity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Chapman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dexterity throws a head kick that misses.
Dexterity shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chapman defends it nicely.
Chapman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robo Dexterity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dexterity looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dexterity or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapman, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robo Dexterity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman looking to score a takedown here. Dexterity is defending well but Chapman drives through and ends up in Dexterity's guard.
Chapman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexterity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chapman slips nicely into half guard.
Dexterity is trying to get back to full guard.
Chapman seems to be working for a kimura but Dexterity defends the submission attempt.
Chapman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chapman prevents Dexterity from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chapman is continuing to stall.
Dexterity preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chapman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dexterity with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chapman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chapman keeps the fight on the outside.
Chapman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dexterity sprawls well initially but Chapman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dexterity trying to control from the bottom.
Chapman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dexterity tries to kick Chapman off but Chapman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chapman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dexterity has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman is trying to control. Dexterity wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dexterity is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman content to control rather than advance.
Chapman is keen to just control but Dexterity is a slippery customer.
Chapman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chapman works over Dexterity's head and body with a nice combination.
Chapman moves out of range of the body kick from Dexterity.
Chapman swats away the attempt to clinch by Dexterity.
And Chapman tries to counter it with a takedown but Dexterity pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chapman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexterity is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chapman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chapman stops Dexterity from getting back to his feet.
Dexterity is refusing to be controlled, as Chapman sits in half guard.
Dexterity trying to control but Chapman postures up.
Still in half guard, Chapman seems content to control.
Chapman wants to stand up but Dexterity has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dexterity wants to improve his position but Chapman is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Chapman. No joy for Dexterity on that attempt.
Dexterity dives in and grabs Chapman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chapman pushes down on Dexterity's head and hops out.
Dexterity has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robo Dexterity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dexterity is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chapman.
Chapman shoots in but Dexterity avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexterity shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chapman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dexterity defends it well.
Chapman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chapman showed some decent athleticism there.
Chapman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dexterity is trying to stand back up but Chapman is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chapman is trying to control the action in half guard but Dexterity is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robo Dexterity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Chapman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chapman in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Chapman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chapman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Chapman!
Max Chapman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kona Uluwehi (ranked 2357 p4p, 5391 weight class) and Stewie Lobsusbaka (ranked 328 p4p, 582 weight class). Lobsusbaka has chosen Invincible - Pop Smoke as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kona Uluwehi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stewie Lobsusbaka!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobsusbaka tries to clinch but Uluwehi is having none of it.
Stewie Lobsusbaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Uluwehi misses.
Lobsusbaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lobsusbaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Lobsusbaka looks to move away, Uluwehi throws a big counter combo but Lobsusbaka just gets out of the way.
Uluwehi avoids the head kick by Lobsusbaka.
Lobsusbaka is looking to clinch.
Uluwehi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Uluwehi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Uluwehi throws a series of punches but Lobsusbaka moves out of range.
Uluwehi is breathing heavily.
Lobsusbaka throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Uluwehi.
Uluwehi seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Lobsusbaka shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Uluwehi is backing up but Lobsusbaka catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Uluwehi covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Lobsusbaka Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stewie Lobsusbaka!
Stewie Lobsusbaka is the new middleweight champion!
Stewie Lobsusbaka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wallace Everett (ranked 1800 p4p, 23499 weight class) and Jose Garcia (ranked 239 p4p, 570 weight class). Wallace Everett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wallace Everett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Garcia !
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Garcia is working an open guard so Everett takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Everett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Everett.
Garcia with the counter takedown but Everett avoids it easily.
Everett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Everett wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it.
Everett is thwarting Garcia 's attempts to control the position.
Everett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Everett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Garcia trying to control but Everett postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Everett is staying active.
Everett escapes and gets back to his feet.
Everett gets a double leg takedown into Garcia 's guard.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Everett pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Everett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Everett lands a big head kick that sends Garcia to the canvas! Everett follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wallace Everett!
Wallace Everett retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Wallace Everett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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