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Highland Games 98 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Lehder Rivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudius Calaeabius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Lehder Rivas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudius Calaeabius!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Calaeabius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Calaeabius has eaten all the pies!
Calaeabius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lehder Rivas after a bit of a struggle.
Lehder Rivas prevents the takedown attempt.
Carlos Lehder Rivas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudius Calaeabius.
Lehder Rivas gets through Calaeabius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lehder Rivas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehder Rivas lands a knee to the head.
Lehder Rivas is trying to maintain a safe position but Calaeabius gets an underhook and turns Lehder Rivas into the cage.
Calaeabius looking for a takedown.
A short left from Lehder Rivas.
Calaeabius has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lehder Rivas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Calaeabius wants a takedown.
Lehder Rivas lands a nice knee to the body.
Calaeabius is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Calaeabius tries to score a body lock takedown but Lehder Rivas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Lehder Rivas.
Lehder Rivas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehder Rivas prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Lehder Rivas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Lehder Rivas.
A hook to the body from Lehder Rivas.
Lehder Rivas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lehder Rivas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calaeabiuss head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaeabius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lehder Rivas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lehder Rivas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Calaeabius's face.
It looks like Claudius Calaeabius has been cut.
Lehder Rivas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lehder Rivas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calaeabius wants to take the fight to the mat but Lehder Rivas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Calaeabius looks winded!
A knee to the head by Lehder Rivas.
Lehder Rivas lands a shoulder strike.
Calaeabius goes for a takedown attempt but Lehder Rivas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lehder Rivas drives through and clinches with Calaeabius against the cage.
Calaeabius lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehder Rivas wants to stand but Calaeabius is controlling the position.
Lehder Rivas 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.
Calaeabius scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaeabius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lehder Rivas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calaeabius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lehder Rivas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Calaeabius on the ground.
Lehder Rivas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lehder Rivas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lehder Rivas wants it to stay on the feet.
Calaeabius has closed the distance and engaged Lehder Rivas in a clinch.
Calaeabius tries for a takedown but Lehder Rivas manages to get underhooks.
Lehder Rivas lands a knee to the head.
Calaeabius has picked Lehder Rivas up - he's going for a ride! Calaeabius dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lehder Rivas has hold of Calaeabius's hands but Calaeabius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Calaeabius stops Lehder Rivas from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Calaeabius there.
Lehder Rivas wants to get back to his feet.
Calaeabius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calaeabius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Calaeabius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Calaeabius working the head and body with strikes.
Lehder Rivas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lehder Rivas tries to get out of the position.
Lehder Rivas tries to kick Calaeabius off but Calaeabius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Calaeabius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Calaeabius prevents Lehder Rivas from standing back up.
Calaeabius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Calaeabius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lehder Rivas pushes Calaeabius off looking to stand but Calaeabius dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Calaeabius there.
Calaeabius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lehder Rivas is rocked!
Lehder Rivas taking some punishment here, with Calaeabius in his half guard.
Oh Lehder Rivas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lehder Rivas is trying to stand up here but Calaeabius is controlling him well.
Calaeabius scores with a big shot! Lehder Rivas's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Lehder Rivas! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudius Calaeabius!
Claudius Calaeabius really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Farm of Muscle logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Strazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Mattos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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26
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Strazas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Mattos!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mattos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strazas.
Mattos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strazas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strazas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mattos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strazas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strazas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strazas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mattos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mattos, right into the meat.
No joy there for Mattos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mattos throws a low kick but Strazas avoids it.
Strazas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strazas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mattos throws the kick towards the body but Strazas avoids it.
Mattos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strazas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strazas scores with a push kick.
Strazas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mattos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos scores with a head kick. Strazas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Strazas is looking to slow Mattos down with leg kicks.
Mattos throws a sloppy head kick and Strazas moves out of range easily.
Mattos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStrazas.
Strazas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Strazas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mattos.
Mattos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mattos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mattos misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Strazas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mattos lands a nice looking body shot.
Mattos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strazas thumps Mattos with a low kick.
Mattos lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strazas throws the left hand but Mattos avoids the punch easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mattos - that will leave a mark!
Mattos staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mattos.
Mattos throws a body shot but no joy.
Strazas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mattos. That one must have hurt.
Strazas is breathing heavily.
Mattos cracks the inside of Strazas's front leg.
Mattos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strazas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mattos thuds a left hand into Strazas's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mattos checks a leg kick.
Strazas works the jab nicely.
Strazas looks to land a right hand but Mattos moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mattos.
Strazas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strazas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mattos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mattos throws a lazy right hand but Strazas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mattos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mattos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strazas rather than just go for the knockout.
Mattos throws a push kick but Strazas slaps the foot to one side.
Strazas throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattos tries to bum rush Strazas with a series of wild strikes but Strazas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mattos lands a body shot.
Mattos is looking to land body kicks.
Strazas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mattos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mattos scores with a jab to the body.
Mattos throws a jab but it's blocked by Strazas.
Mattos lands a lovely overhand right.
Mattos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strazas looks for the body kick but Mattos saw that one coming.
Mattos moves out of range of the leg kick from Strazas.
Mattos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strazas throws a counter high kick but Mattos was just alert enough to avoid it.
Strazas lands a nice looking body kick.
Strazas throws a low kick but Mattos moves out of range easily.
Mattos misses with a looping left.
Strazas throws a counter high kick but Mattos was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mattos connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mattos scores with a jab to the body.
Strazas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mattos.
Strazas checks a leg kick nicely.
Mattos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strazas misses with a straight right.
Mattos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mattos throws a sloppy head kick and Strazas moves out of range easily.
Mattos tests Strazas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mattos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mattos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strazas is looking to counter with head kicks.
Strazas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mattos slips a jab from Strazas.
Strazas misses with a right hand
and Mattos counters with a stiff right hand.
Mattos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mattos lands a leg kick that knocks Strazas off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Mattos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mattos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strazas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mattos counters with an outside leg kick.
Strazas delivers a nice body kick.
Strazas throws a lazy uppercut
and Mattos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strazas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Strazas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Strazas throws a sloppy head kick and Mattos moves out of range easily.
Strazas throws a head kick that misses.
Mattos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strazas misses the jab.
Mattos moves away from the strike by Strazas.
Mattos follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Strazas - that will leave a mark!
Strazas looks to land a body kick but Mattos moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strazas was well out of range. Poor timing from Mattos.
Mattos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mattos throws the kick towards the body but Strazas avoids it.
It looked like Strazas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Strazas.
Strazas misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strazas misses with a hook. Mattos ducked under it nicely.
Strazas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strazas throws a looping overhand right but Mattos ducks down to avoid it.
Strazas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Strazas misses
and Mattos counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strazas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Strazas throws a looping overhand right but Mattos ducks down to avoid it.
Mattos throws a head kick that misses.
Strazas throws a push kick but Mattos slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Mattos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mattos lunges at Strazas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strazas's hand.
Strazas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Strazas is predictable there
and Mattos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strazas's knee momentarily.
A left lands for Mattos.
Mattos misses with a head kick.
Mattos scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strazas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mattos lands with a hook. Strazas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattos throws a nice head kick!
Strazas is rocked!
Mattos steps in with a hook that catches Strazas right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Mattos follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Strazas looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Mattos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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187 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez connects with a nice looking jab.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kent.
Kent dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kent doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kent moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLopez.
Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopez.
Lopez throws a head kick but Kent moves out of range.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Kent was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kent's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kent postures up and lands a big shot to Lopez's brow.
Lopez wants to stand up but Kent is controlling him.
Kent has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kent lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kent preventing the sweep.
Kent connects with a couple of short punches.
Kent is working Lopez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez trying to control the position.
Kent with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kent's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kent passes Lopez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kent slips a nice elbow through Lopez's hands, connecting with Lopez's forehead.
Lopez is trying to stand.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Kent winds up and cracks Lopez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez trying to hold on to Kent's head to control him but Kent postures up.
Kent frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kent prevents Lopez from getting the reversal.
Kent with shots to the head and body - Lopez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kent lands a big elbow.
Kent with a couple of short strikes.
Lopez is rocked!
Kent softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Lopez is out cold! Kent jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clark Kent!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janek Dzwignia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Janek Dzwignia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Green!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzwignia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dzwignia looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dzwignia blocks the body kick.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dzwignia. Dzwignia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dzwignia circles away quickly and effectively.
Green has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dzwignia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dzwignia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dzwignia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
Green lands a nice hook to Dzwignia's body. Dzwignia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dzwignia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Green gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Green just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dzwignia's brow.
Green is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dzwignia is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzwignia prevents a body shot from Green.
Green prevents the takedown attempt.
Green lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Green misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dzwignia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dzwignia.
Dzwignia avoids a wild elbow strike from Green.
Green lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Green creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Green gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dzwignia regains guard.
Dzwignia keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green working some strikes from top position.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Green landing some decent shots from guard.
Green working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dzwignia's head.
Dzwignia trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Green keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dzwignia's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green scoring with punches to the head and body.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
Green working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dzwignia's head.
Green is looking to work some ground and pound but Dzwignia has wrist control.
Dzwignia has momentary wrist control but Green slips an elbow through the middle.
Green cracks Dzwignia with a solid left hand.
Green keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dzwignia's head.
Dzwignia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Green postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Green working some strikes from top position.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dzwignia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dzwignia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green scores with punches from side control.
Green looks up at the clock and then as Dzwignia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Green smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzwignia is looking for a sweep.
Green cracks Dzwignia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Green in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dzwignia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Green in side control lands a decent elbow.
Green is chipping away with strikes.
Green is putting a hurting on Dzwignia here, landing some big shots from side control.
Green is putting a hurting on Dzwignia here, landing some big shots from side control.
Green scoring with punches from side control.
Green lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Green lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dzwignia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Green lands some shots froms side control.
Green advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Green landing shots from mount.
Green lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Green has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dzwignia's face.
Dzwignia is rocked!
Green cracks Dzwignia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Dzwignia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Green lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Green lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Green lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dzwignia hang on?
Green unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dzwignia! More shots from Green and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Green!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Green thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rimario Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
217 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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28
216 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miles Darby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimario Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Darby is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Darby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Darby is defending well.
Darby is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working away.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Darby denies him.
Darby is trying to improve his position.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Darby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Darby wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Darby could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie trying to control the position but Darby is working away.
Darby manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie prevents Darby from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Darby is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Darby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darby is trying to control but can't.
Darby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darby actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie 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.
Gracie prevents Darby from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Darby is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Darby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Darby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie 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.
Darby seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Darby working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is fighting to break Darby's control of his arms but Darby is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rimario Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Darby walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Darby is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Darby looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie 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.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Darby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darby trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darby is looking to get to half guard.
Darby tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Darby doesn't allow it.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Darby is having none of it.
Darby tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Darby is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darby slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Darby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Darby is defending it quite comfortably.
Darby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Darby working a defensive guard here.
Darby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darby pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie trying to control but Darby is working from the bottom.
Darby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Darby keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Darby looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darby has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Darby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darby working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darby is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rimario Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Darby shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Darby darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Darby into the cage.
Darby tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Darby.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles Darby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Darby!
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Darby sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Darby works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Darby is looking for a kimura here.
Darby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Darby works his foot free and advances to mount.
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!
Darby with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to hold on but Darby pushes him away.
Darby is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Darby's body position as best he can.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Darby maintains control.
Darby swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Darby's guard. A big mistake from Darby there, giving up the dominant position!
Gracie wants to control from the top but Darby keeps moving.
Darby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darby looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Darby keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Darby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darby looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Darby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pushing down on Darby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Darby is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Darby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darby is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Rimario Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Darby is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Darby is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darby avoid being mounted?
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.
Darby looking for submissions off his back.
Darby trying to control from the bottom.
Darby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darby trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Darby looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to control but Darby is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rimario Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rimario Gracie!
Rimario Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fresh Like Us. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
212 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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28
215 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa misses with a right hand
and Durham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Balboa won't be happy with that.
Balboa is trying to improve his position.
Durham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balboa has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durham has hold of Balboa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Balboa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Durham cranks the arm and Balboa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Balboa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joe Durham!
Joe Durham made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'We did it man! we got this championship man coming in as a huge underdog...I gladly respect this man he was the hardest and best opponent I had to face in my whole career, he can do damn near everything and I am glad to say I can beat a guy who only lost to a few...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marx Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ska Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
156 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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28
164 lbs
19 - 8 - 1 |
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Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marx Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ska Asap!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Asap to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bronson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bronson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asap defends it easily.
Bronson being controlled here, momentarily.
Bronson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson is looking for a triangle but Asap pushes his legs off easily.
Asap showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Asap controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Asap is sitting in close to Bronson's body. Bronson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Asap is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Asap is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bronson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marx Bronson!
In his post fight interview, Marx Bronson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ian Behring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gottlieb Hiebknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Behring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiebknecht misses with a right hand
and Behring counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Behring.
Behring trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hiebknecht escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Behring gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behring 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.
Behring drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Behring jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hiebknecht has his foot on Behring's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Behring works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiebknecht can't keep his opponent in guard - Behring advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hiebknecht is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Behring jumps into side control!
Behring tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Behring has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Behring wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hiebknecht keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiebknecht struggling a bit here.
Behring has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Behring thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Behring tries to advance to mount but Hiebknecht denies him.
Hiebknecht looking for a sweep but Behring has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Behring moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hiebknecht has worked his arm free - good work by Hiebknecht!
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.
Hiebknecht gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Behring trying to control the action but Hiebknecht is working from the bottom.
Behring 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.
Hiebknecht is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiebknecht gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht 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.
Behring wants to control from the top but Hiebknecht keeps moving.
Hiebknecht is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hiebknecht had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Behring defends it easily.
Hiebknecht is looking for a triangle here but Behring uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Behring trying to control the position but Hiebknecht is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hiebknecht is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Behring's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hiebknecht is refusing to be controlled, as Behring sits in half guard.
Behring moves into full mount! Hiebknecht won't be happy about that!
Hiebknecht sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hiebknecht wants to improve his position but Behring is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behring is trying to control. Hiebknecht wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Behring is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hiebknecht wants to control but Behring is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Behring dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Behring loads up on a big right hand but Hiebknecht slips the punch.
Behring misses with a straight right.
Hiebknecht tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hiebknecht throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Behring.
Behring walks into a straight right hand from Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht works Behring's body with a nice hook.
Behring shoots in and drives through. Hiebknecht sprawls well.
Hiebknecht fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Behring taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behring fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hiebknecht avoiding damage as Behring throws knees to the body.
Behring is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hiebknecht to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Behring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiebknecht stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behring is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hiebknecht is defending well.
Behring looking to slow down the pace here.
Behring ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Behring no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hiebknecht really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Behring. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Behring is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hiebknecht defends well.
Hiebknecht avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ian Behring overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hiebknecht wants to control from the top but Behring keeps moving.
Hiebknecht's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hiebknecht passes into half guard.
Hiebknecht trying to control from half guard but Behring is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behring wants to get back to full guard.
Behring is working hard here to advance position.
Behring looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Behring trying to control from the bottom.
Hiebknecht controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht trying to mount his opponent but Behring defends it.
Hiebknecht trying to control from half guard but Behring is working away.
Hiebknecht is controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Behring walks into a jab.
A combination from Hiebknecht does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht rushes Behring and presses him up against the cage.
Behring is trying to stall.
Behring is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hiebknecht gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Behring drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hiebknecht pulls Behring into guard.
Behring passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hiebknecht tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Hiebknecht's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hiebknecht sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht 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! This is the final round!
No joy there for Hiebknecht, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Behring throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Behring takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice takedown defense from Hiebknecht. No joy for Behring on that attempt.
Behring takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Behring tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiebknecht manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hiebknecht uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Behring.
Hiebknecht slaps away a takedown attempt from Behring, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiebknecht cracks Behring with an open hand slap.
It looks like Ian Behring has been cut.
Hiebknecht lands with a hook. Behring tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht has Behring up against the cage in a clinch.
Behring slowing the pace effectively.
Behring gets control of Hiebknecht's arms and successfully pulls guard. Behring will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hiebknecht looking to sit in guard and control but Behring gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Behring looking to pass the guard.
Behring trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiebknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Behring stopping the sweep attempt from Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Behring's guard.
Hiebknecht trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behring looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hiebknecht 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.
Behring is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hiebknecht is aware though and is defending well.
Hiebknecht content to stall in guard here.
Hiebknecht preventing the sweep.
Hiebknecht trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiebknecht stopping the sweep attempt from Behring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hiebknecht stopping the sweep attempt from Behring.
Hiebknecht sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hiebknecht wants to control from the top but Behring keeps moving.
Behring looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hiebknecht has picked Behring up and slammed him! Behring can't keep hold of the triangle and Hiebknecht manages to pass to side control!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hiebknecht lands with a right hand.
Hiebknecht closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice takedown defense from Hiebknecht. No joy for Behring on that attempt.
Hiebknecht drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Behring defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Behring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht darts in and clinches Behring up against the cage.
Hiebknecht lands a hook that snaps the head of Behring backwards.
Hiebknecht working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hiebknecht leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hiebknecht's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Hiebknecht's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Behring taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Behring looking to stall.
Hiebknecht ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hiebknecht no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gottlieb Hiebknecht comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hiebknecht 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
Our winner, Gottlieb Hiebknecht, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinnie Longworth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Stick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Longworth!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stick misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Stick. No joy for Longworth on that attempt.
Longworth misses with a hook.
Stick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Longworth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stick tries to free his leg and advance position but Longworth is retaining full guard.
Longworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Longworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stick is aware though and is defending well.
Stick trying to control but Longworth is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stick stopping the sweep attempt from Longworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Longworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stick is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stick preventing the sweep.
Stick distracts Longworth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Longworth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Longworth working a defensive guard but Stick passes into half guard.
Longworth is pressing down on Stick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stick landing with the ground and pound.
Longworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Longworth thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Longworth looking for a guillotine here but Stick defends easily.
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Longworth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stick defends it easily.
Longworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Stick trying to control the position from guard on top but Longworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stick uses it to pass to side control.
Longworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Stick scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Longworth to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stick in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stick cracks Longworth with a big elbow.
Longworth has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Longworth sneaks back into half guard.
Stick moves nicely into side control.
Longworth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Longworth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stick's best efforts.
Stick trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Stick.
Longworth gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longworth trying to keep a closed guard but Stick is proving a slippery customer.
Stick won't allow Longworth to sweep him here.
Stick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Longworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stick is aware though and is defending well.
Stick works over Longworth with some ground and pound from guard.
Stick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stick distracts Longworth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Longworth's head.
Stick lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Stick dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Longworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Stick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Longworth fails to land with a series of punches.
Stick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Longworth on his heels. He'll look to pass Longworth's guard now, I'm sure.
Stick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stick connects with a couple of short punches.
Longworth looking for a guillotine here but Stick defends easily.
Longworth has momentary wrist control but Stick slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth trying to keep a closed guard but Stick is proving a slippery customer.
Longworth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stick passes into side control.
Longworth takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stick cracks Longworth with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Longworth gets back to half guard.
Stick is nestled in close to Longworth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Longworth tries to get to full guard but Stick has control of the leg.
Longworth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stick cracks Longworth with a solid left hand.
Stick landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Longworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stick has managed to get both his arms back between Longworth's legs - danger averted.
Stick works over Longworth with some ground and pound from guard.
Longworth thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stick landing some decent shots from guard.
Stick wants to control from the top but Longworth keeps moving.
Longworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stick is one step ahead there.
Jack Stick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Longworth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stick wants to control from the top but Longworth keeps moving.
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.
Longworth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Longworth looking for a guillotine here but Stick defends easily.
Stick with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Stick dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Longworth shoots in and drives through. Stick sprawls well.
Stick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Longworth wants to clinch up but Stick keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Stick misses the target.
Longworth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Longworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stick looking to score a takedown here. Longworth is defending well but Stick drives through and ends up in Longworth's guard.
Stick lands a couple of elbows.
Longworth throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stick uses it to pass to side control.
Longworth throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Longworth is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stick working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stick working the ground and pound from side control.
Stick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longworth can do to turn this around?
Longworth struggling a bit here.
Stick is putting a hurting on Longworth here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stick working away.
Stick is looking to take a break and control but Longworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Longworth tries to buck Stick off but Stick is having none of it.
Longworth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Stick connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Longworth some visible discomfort.
Stick landing strikes.
Longworth tries to buck Stick off but Stick is having none of it.
Stick landing a few strikes.
Stick lands some shots froms side control.
Longworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Stick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Longworth struggling a bit here.
Stick lands a few punches from side control.
Stick scores with punches from side control.
Longworth takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stick lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Longworth down.
Stick is looking to take a break and control but Longworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jack Stick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stick looks up at the clock and then as Longworth takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stick smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stick landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Longworth is looking to regain half guard here but Stick keeps moving and retains side control.
Longworth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longworth is looking to control Stick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Longworth avoid being mounted?
Longworth looking for submissions off his back.
Stick slows the pace down in half guard.
Stick drops an elbow to the side of Longworth's head.
Stick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longworth misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stick is taking a breather. Longworth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Stick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stick, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Stick!
Jack Stick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnavut Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnavut Sevket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Askren!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sevket just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sevket.
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sevket throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sevket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
Askren digs a good body shot into Sevket's ribs.
Sevket closes the distance and clinches up with Askren, looking for a takedown. Sevket pushes Askren against the cage but Askren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sevket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Askren throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Askren jabs at Sevket's body.
Askren gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren wants to control but Sevket is keeping him busy.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Askren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Askren trying to control the action but Sevket is working from the bottom.
Sevket regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Askren.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard.
Askren postures up in Sevket's guard and throws a big left but Sevket blocks it.
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.
Sevket looking for a sweep. Not yet Sevket, not yet.
Sevket is working hard here to advance position.
Askren scoring with some ground and pound.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sevket swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren throws a strike but Sevket rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sevket is fighting to break Askren's control of his arms but Askren is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sevket throwing strikes but missing.
Askren wants to sweep here but Sevket controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Askren.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sevket.
Askren has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sevket displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Askren throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Askren.
Askren doesn't manage to clinch there - Sevket circles away.
Askren cracks a nice hook into Sevket's ribs.
Sevket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
Askren avoids the body shot from Sevket.
Askren swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sevket drives through with a takedown into guard.
Askren is trying to control the position but Sevket postures up.
Askren wants to sweep but no luck.
Askren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sevket manages to get himself to full guard.
Askren throws a strike but Sevket rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sevket landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Sevket throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sevket ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Sevket was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sevket swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Askren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sevket takes one to the chin there.
Askren tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Sevket tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sevket.
Sevket throws out a loose jab but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren scores with a sloppy right hand. Sevket should have avoided that one.
Sevket looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Askren is fending him off so far but Sevket persists. Nope, Askren circles away and we're back to standing.
Askren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sevket throws a body shot but no joy.
Askren misses the body punch
and Sevket counters with a left to the body.
Askren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sevket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jon Askren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is looking to clinch but Sevket is avoiding it.
Sevket swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sevket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sevket clinches up against the cage.
Askren looking for a takedown.
Askren prevents a body shot from Sevket.
Askren trying to stall but Sevket improves his position.
Sevket misses with a body punch.
Sevket tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sevket misses with a body punch.
Askren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Askren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Askren throws an elbow but misses.
Sevket misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sevket on the inside.
Sevket scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Sevket.
Sevket prevents the takedown attempt.
Askren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sevket struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
Sevket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sevket tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Sevket back against the cage.
Sevket avoids a wild elbow strike from Askren.
Askren prevents a body shot from Sevket.
Askren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Sevket - that landed with a thud.
Sevket blocks a body shot from Askren.
Sevket tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Sevket back against the cage.
Sevket lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sevket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sevket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askren blocking some punches.
Sevket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Sevket.
Sevket lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Sevket blocks an uppercut.
Askren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sevket backwards.
Sevket misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Arnavut Sevket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
Askren is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sevket is keeping busy.
Sevket escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sevket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sevket keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Askren.
Askren swings for the body but Sevket moves out of range.
Askren lands a lovely overhand right.
Askren misses with a looping left.
Sevket avoids the body shot from Askren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sevket scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sevket looks to land a left hand but Askren moved out of range nicely.
Askren throws a body punch but Sevket moves out of range.
Sevket is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Askren tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnavut Sevket dominated that second round.
That's time! Sevket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Sevket lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Askren moves to clinch but Sevket breaks away
and Sevket counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sevket blocks the body kick.
Askren scores with a hook to the body. Sevket takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Askren slips a straight right by Sevket.
Sevket looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Askren misses with a body punch
and Sevket counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Askren with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sevket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Askren is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Sevket on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Askren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sevket's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sevket takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Sevket swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Askren.
Askren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Askren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Askren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sevket in his tracks.
Sevket misses the shot to the body.
Sevket fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Askren lands with a nice combination. Sevket backs away looking to recover.
Sevket ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Askren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sevket is trying to defend but Askren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sevket tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Askren moves nicely into side control.
Askren misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Askren creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sevket sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sevket tries to buck Askren off but Askren is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Sevket's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sevket manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
Askren works his way into full mount!
Askren throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sevket tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sevket has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Askren's lack of action.
Askren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sevket regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Askren.
Askren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sevket's guard.
Askren sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Askren is pressing down on Sevket's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sevket is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sevket gets full guard.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Sevket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Askren 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Askren!
Jon Askren was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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