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FFA 31: Relentless PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Level (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peleki Tuala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boss Level 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boss Level!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peleki Tuala!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tuala misses with a leg kick.
Level lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tuala looks to land a right hand but Level moved out of range.
Level scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tuala in his tracks.
Tuala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tuala dodges the punch combination from Level.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Level on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tuala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tuala.
Tuala tries to work over Level's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Level is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Boss Level has been cut.
Level is stalling here.
Tuala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuala lands with a right to the head.
Tuala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Levels head.
Tuala pushes Level back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Level.
Tuala is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tuala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Levels head.
Tuala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Level backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuala just leaning against Level, taking a breather.
A short right from Tuala.
Level is breathing heavily.
Tuala pushes Level back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tuala lands a body shot.
A short left from Tuala.
A right hand to the body from Tuala.
Tuala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Level is rocked!
Tuala lands an uppercut.
Oh Level is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tuala dips a shoulder and cracks Level with a mighty uppercut! Level falls back against the cage and Tuala unloads with a barrage of strikes! Level is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tuala screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peleki Tuala!
During a confident post fight interview, Peleki Tuala 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory O Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avet Avetisyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avetisyan has chosen National Anthem of Armenia as his entrance music. Gregory O Connor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Avet Avetisyan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregory O Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Avet Avetisyan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avetisyan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from O Connor does it's job there.
O Connor swings for the body but Avetisyan moves out of range.
O Connor misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Avetisyan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Avetisyan throws a big shot that misses.
O Connor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
O Connor lands a nice shot that snaps Avetisyan's head back.
O Connor takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Avetisyan - just one landing.
O Connor lands a jab to Avetisyan's midsection.
O Connor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Connor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for O Connor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Connor lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avetisyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Connor throws a big counter combination but Avetisyan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Avetisyan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Avetisyan does no damage.
O Connor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Connor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Avetisyan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
O Connor misses with a series of wild punches.
Avetisyan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Connor.
Avetisyan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Avetisyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
O Connor lands with a good body shot.
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!
Avetisyan defending well as O Connor loads up on a big left hand.
Avetisyan is looking for the big counter here.
O Connor misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Connor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Connor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Connor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Avetisyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avetisyan misses with a wild body shot.
O Connor is looking to wear down Avetisyan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Avetisyan misses with a lunging right hand
and O Connor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Connor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Avetisyan is rocked!
O Connor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avetisyan is still on wobbly legs! Can O Connor finish him?
Avetisyan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avetisyan seems to have recovered his senses.
O Connor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
O Connor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avetisyan misses with an uppercut
and Avetisyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Connor digs a good body shot into Avetisyan's ribs.
Avetisyan scores with a decent looking hook.
Avetisyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Avetisyan throws a hook but O Connor blocks it.
O Connor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Avetisyan just manages to avoid it.
O Connor misses with a straight left.
O Connor is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Avetisyan like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Avetisyan from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory O Connor!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gregory O Connor thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Do Ho Joy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Chatillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Chatillon 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Do Ho Joy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Thomas Chatillon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Joy with a jab.
Chatillon throws a right hand that misses
and Ho Joy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chatillon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ho Joy is trying to defend but Chatillon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ho Joy is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho Joy trying to hold on to Chatillon's head to control him but Chatillon postures up.
Chatillon moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Chatillon crashes against the mat.
Chatillon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chatillon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ho Joy is being controlled here.
Chatillon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ho Joy keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy wants to control but Chatillon postures up.
Ho Joy is looking to regain half guard here but Chatillon keeps moving and retains side control.
Ho Joy is working hard here to advance position.
Chatillon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ho Joy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chatillon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chatillon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ho Joy is trying to control Chatillon's posture but Chatillon avoids it.
Chatillon wants to control but Ho Joy is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ho Joy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy is looking to reverse the position.
Ho Joy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chatillon.
Chatillon is looking to take a break and control but Ho Joy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chatillon scoring with punches and elbows.
Chatillon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chatillon working the ground and pound but Ho Joy is defending the strikes.
Chatillon landing a few strikes.
Chatillon working away.
Ho Joy is not content to let Chatillon control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chatillon connects with a decent elbow.
Chatillon lands a nice forearm strike.
Chatillon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ho Joy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chatillon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chatillon scores with punches from side control.
Ho Joy is trying to get back to half guard.
Ho Joy prevents Chatillon from moving into mount.
Chatillon scoring with punches from side control.
Chatillon cracks Ho Joy with a big right hand but Ho Joy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatillon working the head with strikes.
Chatillon wants to control but Ho Joy is keeping him busy.
Chatillon grinds an elbow into Ho Joy's temple.
Ho Joy sneaks back into half guard.
Chatillon is trying to work for a kimura but Ho Joy is defending well.
Chatillon thows a huge punch but Ho Joy dodges it nicely.
Ho Joy tries to get to full guard but Chatillon has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chatillon working over Ho Joy with some ground and pound. Ho Joy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Chatillon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Chatillon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ho Joy walks into a jab.
Chatillon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chatillon throws the left hand but Ho Joy avoids the punch easily.
Ho Joy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ho Joy looks to score with a jab to the body but Chatillon is just out of range.
Chatillon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chatillon misses with a combination
and Ho Joy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chatillon.
Chatillon checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatillon looks for a takedown but Ho Joy sprawls well.
Ho Joy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ho Joy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho Joy moves into range and clinches up with Chatillon.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ho Joy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Ho Joy.
Chatillon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Ho Joy's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ho Joy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ho Joy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Ho Joy misses
and Chatillon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chatillon stalling away here and it's allowed Ho Joy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chatillon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chatillon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho Joy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chatillon with a nice head shot there.
Chatillon pushes down on Ho Joy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chatillon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chatillon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ho Joy trying to control from the bottom.
Chatillon working the head and body with strikes.
Thomas Chatillon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ho Joy tries to get to full guard but Chatillon has control of the leg.
Chatillon uses his free foot to push down on Ho Joy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ho Joy.
Chatillon lands with some strikes.
Chatillon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chatillon landing strikes from the mount.
Chatillon with a couple of short strikes.
Ho Joy is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Ho Joy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chatillon is landing with some decent strikes but Ho Joy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ho Joy wants to control but Chatillon is having none of it.
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!
Chatillon with shots to the head and body - Ho Joy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chatillon wants to control the pace but Ho Joy is squirming around nicely.
Ho Joy wants to control but Chatillon is having none of it.
Chatillon wants to control the pace but Ho Joy is squirming around nicely.
Ho Joy seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee warns Ho Joy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Chatillon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ho Joy thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Chatillon tries to counter it with a takedown but Ho Joy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some wild striking there from Ho Joy.
Chatillon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ho Joy as he jumps to the side.
Ho Joy throws a big counter combination but Chatillon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ho Joy misses with a low kick.
Chatillon with the counter takedown but Ho Joy avoids it easily.
Ho Joy fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Chatillon tries to counter it with a takedown but Ho Joy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Chatillon. That snapped Ho Joy's head back.
Ho Joy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chatillon gets a double leg takedown into Ho Joy's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy looking to control.
Chatillon throws a strike but Ho Joy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ho Joy trying to control the position from guard on top but Chatillon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chatillon wants to sweep but no luck.
Chatillon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ho Joy is stalling in the full guard.
Chatillon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ho Joy has hold of Chatillon's hands but Chatillon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatillon working Ho Joy over with strikes.
Ho Joy manages to get to full guard.
Chatillon connects with a couple of short punches.
Ho Joy controls Chatillon momentarily but Chatillon frees himself.
Chatillon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ho Joy gets back to half guard.
Chatillon wants to take a breather but Ho Joy is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatillon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chatillon connects with a nice short shot to Ho Joy's temple.
Chatillon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chatillon is nestled in close to Ho Joy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chatillon is looking for a kimura here.
Chatillon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ho Joy is just riding it out for now. Chatillon eventually gives up the hold.
Ho Joy is positioning himself well to prevent Chatillon advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatillon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ho Joy keeps working.
Ho Joy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chatillon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ho Joy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chatillon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ho Joy defends it well.
Do Ho Joy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chatillon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ho Joy!
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Chatillon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chatillon 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Chatillon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yu Sai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Hryunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yu Sai could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pavel Hryunov's chin.
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176 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yu Sai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Hryunov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hryunov is out of range.
Sai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hryunov's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hryunov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sai's corner calls for a 1-2. Sai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hryunov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hryunov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hryunov looks to land a right hand but Sai moved out of range.
Sai lands a nice hook to Hryunov's body. Hryunov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good work by Sai as he checks the leg kick.
Sai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hryunov manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Sai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hryunov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hryunov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sai back to the cage. Hryunov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hryunov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sai.
Sai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hryunov manages to avoid it.
Hryunov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sai has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sai.
Sai lands a left hand.
Hryunov is trying to break free.
Sai lands a shot to the body.
Sai wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yu Sai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hryunov can't break the clinch.
Sai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sai.
Sai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sai scores with a shot to the side of Hryunov's head.
Sai avoids a wild elbow strike from Hryunov.
Sai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sai breaks the clinch.
Sai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hryunov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hryunov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hryunov misses with a wild body shot.
Sai instigates a clinch.
Sai cracks Hryunov with a nice body shot.
Hryunov is trying to break free.
Sai breaks the clinch.
Hryunov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sai, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Hryunov misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sai or perhaps it was just good defense by Hryunov, which made it look bad.
Jab by Sai.
Hryunov throws a head kick but Sai moves out of range.
Sai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hryunov tries to avoid it but Sai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hryunov to the ground. Hryunov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hryunov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sai rather than just go for the knockout.
Sai darts in looking for a takedown but Hryunov gets double underhooks and turns Sai into the cage.
Hryunov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hryunov loads up on a big right hand but Sai slips the punch.
Good exchange - Sai coming out on top.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sai. Hryunov shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sai.
Sai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hryunov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sai checks it well.
Sai jabs Hryunov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hryunov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hryunov throws a right and a left that Sai avoids nicely.
Sai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hryunov throws a shot from downtown. Sai moves away and avoids it.
Hryunov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hryunov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sai tries to avoid it but Hryunov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sai to the ground. Sai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hryunov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sai misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hryunov counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Sai finds it's way through Hryunov's defenses.
Sai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hryunov.
Hryunov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sai moves into the clinch.
Hryunov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hryunov manages to break the clinch.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sai moves away from the strike by Hryunov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hryunov. Sai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hryunov takes one to the chin there.
Sai has closed the distance and engaged Hryunov in a clinch.
Sai slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Hryunov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hryunov takes a shot to the head.
Sai scores with a shot to the side of Hryunov's head.
Hryunov is trying to force a seperation but Sai has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Sai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hryunov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hryunov walks into a jab.
Sai dodges the punch combination from Hryunov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sai.
Hryunov throws a leg kick but Sai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sai slips a straight right by Hryunov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sai.
Hryunov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sai.
Sai drives through and clinches with Hryunov against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Sai.
Sai tries to score a body lock takedown but Hryunov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sai lands a right hand.
Hryunov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sai'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.
Sai pushes Hryunov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Sai.
Sai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Sai.
Hryunov tries to break the clinch but Sai is controlling the position.
Hryunov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sai has him pressed against the cage.
Hryunov tries to circle away but Sai has him pinned against the cage.
Sai lands with a left to the head.
Hryunov is rocked!
It looks like Pavel Hryunov has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hryunov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sai finish him?
Sai pushes Hryunov against the cage. Sai is working some dirty boxing. Sai pushes off with a quick right hook! Hryunov goes down! Hryunov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sai moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yu Sai!
Yu Sai 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Spinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kareem Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Spinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kareem Dennis !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spinks.
Dennis with the counter takedown but Spinks avoids it easily.
Dennis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spinks throws out a leg kick but Dennis moves out of range and Spinks only half commits.
Spinks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dennis did well to prevent Spinks getting side control.
Dennis actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Spinks's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dennis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dennis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spinks pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis actively working from the bottom here.
Dennis actively working from the bottom here.
Spinks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spinks pulls his head out easily.
Dennis is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spinks is pressing down on Dennis 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dennis is holding on for now.
Spinks prevents Dennis from improving his position.
Spinks stalling.
Dennis has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Spinks escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Spinks!
Spinks in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis tries to improve position but can't.
Spinks controlling the position from side mount.
Dennis is looking to reverse the position.
Spinks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dennis gets back to half guard.
Dennis actively working from the bottom here.
Dennis looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Spinks pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinks lands a couple of good shots and Dennis has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Spinks has the hooks in. Dennis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dennis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dennis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Spinks.
Spinks trying to control.
Dennis showing good submission defense here.
Dennis is really stuck here.
Spinks lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Spinks.
I really don't envy Dennis right now.
Spinks trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis tries to roll but Spinks sticks to his back.
Spinks lands strikes to the head.
A lull in the action here.
Dennis is in bad spot here.
Dennis 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spinks is landing with strikes from the back.
Spinks is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Dennis is rocked!
Dennis covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Dennis is still in real trouble! Can Spinks finish him?
Spinks scoring with big shots to the body. Dennis is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Dennis was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Spinks!
Jackson Spinks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Brixton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brixton has chosen Wild Boy - Machine Gun Kelly feat. Waka Flocka as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Dillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Brixton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dillon or perhaps it was just good defense by Brixton, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Dillon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brixton swinging wildly here.
Brixton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brixton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dillon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brixton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brixton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dillon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brixton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brixton, right into the meat.
Dillon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brixton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brixton thumps Dillon with a low kick.
Brixton cracks Dillon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brixton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brixton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brixton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tommy Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillon missing with a left hand there. Brixton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dillon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Brixton.
Brixton lands a nice shot to the body.
Brixton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
Brixton connects with a right hand. Dillon shakes it off.
Brixton wants to clinch.
Brixton scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brixton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brixton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dillon at a distance.
Brixton tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillon attempts a counter takedown but Brixton avoids it well and moves away.
Brixton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dillon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brixton. Brixton obviously looking to wear him down.
Brixton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brixton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brixton throws a leg kick that misses.
Dillon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brixton dodges the punch combination from Dillon.
Brixton tries to clinch up.
Dillon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brixton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillon.
Brixton cracks a nice hook into Dillon's ribs.
Brixton scores with a hook to the body. Dillon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brixton throws a head kick but Dillon moves out of range.
Dillon throws a nice looking combination but Brixton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillon avoids the head kick by Brixton.
Dillon attempts a counter takedown but Brixton avoids it well and moves away.
Brixton fakes the leg kick and cracks Dillon in the body.
Brixton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dillon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brixton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brixton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brixton connects with a looping right hand.
Brixton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dillon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brixton!
Brixton bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Brixton misses.
Dillon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brixton closes the distance and clinches.
Dillon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brixton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillon backwards.
Brixton digs a right hand underneath Dillon's ribcage. Dillon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dillon misses with some punches.
Brixton lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Brixton.
I was talking to Dillon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brixton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dillon jumps guard but Brixton stands there with Dillon around his waist. Dillon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brixton taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Brixton 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.
Dillon ducks right into an uppercut from Brixton.
Dennis Dillon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brixton clinches.
Brixton lands with a right to the head.
Brixton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dillon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brixton breaks the clinch.
Dillon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brixton.
Dillon attempts a counter takedown but Brixton avoids it well and moves away.
Dillon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dillon blocks a head kick by Brixton.
Brixton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton tries a head kick but it misses.
Brixton wants to clinch.
Dillon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brixton sprawls and moves away.
Brixton lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon swinging wildly here.
Brixton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dillon. That did some damage!
Brixton misses with a kick to the body
and Dillon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dillon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brixton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dillon tries to free his leg and advance position but Brixton is retaining full guard.
Brixton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dillon throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brixton 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.
Dillon won't allow Brixton to get back to his feet.
Brixton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brixton keeping full guard, as Dillon tries to pass.
Brixton pulls Dillon in close to his closed guard and prevents Dillon from doing any damage or advancing position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dillon throws an elbow that misses. Brixton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dillon's guard. Nice move by Brixton!
Dillon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brixton is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton content to stall in guard here.
Dillon is looking for a triangle but Brixton pushes his legs off easily.
Dillon 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.
Dillon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Brixton has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at FIERCE. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dillon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brixton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dillon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dillon looking for a guillotine here but Brixton defends easily.
Brixton controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brixton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Brixton 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!
Brixton scores with a hook to the body. Dillon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brixton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Brixton.
Brixton throws out a counter right but Dillon avoids it with no problem.
Brixton scores with a jab to the body.
Brixton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brixton misses with a head kick.
Dillon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brixton sprawls well initially but Dillon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dillon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brixton to regain full guard.
Brixton is controlling Dillon's posture.
Dillon throws a big elbow that misses.
Dillon tries to free his leg and advance position but Brixton is retaining full guard.
Dillon throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton has Dillon pulled in close to control his posture.
Dillon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dillon is looking to work some ground and pound but Brixton has wrist control.
Dillon throws a big right hand that misses.
Dillon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dillon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dillon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brixton pulls Dillon in close to prevent any damage.
Brixton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dillon.
Dennis Dillon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dillon passes Brixton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dillon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brixton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dillon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brixton's head.
Dillon 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.
Dillon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brixton sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brixton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton is trying to control but can't.
Dennis Dillon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dillon prevents Brixton from improving his position.
Dillon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dillon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brixton to regain full guard.
Dillon scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dillon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dillon 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.
Dillon throws an elbow that misses. Brixton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dillon's guard. Nice move by Brixton!
Brixton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brixton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dillon is trying to improve his position.
Brixton just content to control the position.
Dillon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brixton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Dillon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brixton 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Brixton!
After winning the bout, Tommy Brixton 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Gay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Heathen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heathen has chosen Twenty One Pilots - Heathens as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
158 lbs
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22
159 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudy Gay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremy Heathen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay checks a leg kick nicely.
Gay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heathen circles away.
Heathen misses with a combination
so Gay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Heathen has his hands on Gay's head, controlling the position.
Heathen is continuing to stall.
Gay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heathen's head.
Heathen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Heathen misses with a body punch.
Gay goes for a takedown attempt but Heathen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heathen throws a looping overhand right but Gay ducks down to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Gay has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab from Heathen finds it's way through Gay's defenses.
Gay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heathen.
Gay blocks a jab.
Gay slips a straight right by Heathen.
Gay misses with a takedown attempt - Heathen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Gay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heathen moves into the clinch successfully.
Gay blocking some punches.
Heathen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Heathen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay blocking some punches.
Gay looking for a takedown.
Heathen is pressed up against the cage. Gay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Heathen down to the mat. Heathen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gay misses with a takedown attempt - Heathen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Heathen.
Gay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Heathen. Those never looked like landing.
Heathen darts in and clinches Gay up against the cage.
Gay throws an elbow that misses.
Gay works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heathen controlling the position.
Gay postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay wants to control from the top but Heathen keeps moving.
Gay won't allow Heathen to get back to his feet.
Heathen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Heathen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gay off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Heathen moves into the clinch.
Gay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heathen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heathen's corner calls for a 1-2. Heathen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heathen tries to get to full guard but Gay has control of the leg.
Gay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heathen defends it well.
Heathen kicks Gay off and gets back to his feet.
Heathen feints and then cracks Gay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gay down.
Heathen throws a series of punches but Gay avoids them all with ease.
Gay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heathen.
Heathen missing with a left hand there. Gay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Heathen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gay tries for a takedown but Heathen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heathen closes the distance and clinches.
Gay throws a head punch that misses.
Heathen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heathen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Heathen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heathen drives through and clinches with Gay against the cage.
Heathen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Gay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay breaks from the clinch.
Heathen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heathen wants it to stay on the feet.
Gay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heathen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gay tries to counter with a takedown but Heathen is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heathen thows a leg kick but Gay checks it
and Gay counters with a single leg into guard. Heathen didn't expect that.
Heathen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heathen wants to sweep here but Gay controlling him for the moment.
Gay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gay won't allow Heathen to get back to his feet.
Gay wants to control from the top but Heathen keeps moving.
Gay tries to free his leg and advance position but Heathen is retaining full guard.
Heathen has Gay pulled in close to control his posture.
Heathen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay's guard.
Gay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay looking to control.
Heathen working some strikes from top position.
Heathen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heathen looking to pass the guard.
Jeremy Heathen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heathen is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heathen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heathen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gay looking for a sweep. Not yet Gay, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay can't keep his opponent in guard - Heathen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Heathen throwing shots but Gay is blocking nicely.
Heathen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heathen seems to be working for a kimura but Gay defends the submission attempt.
Gay looking for submissions off his back.
Heathen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gay's thigh. Gay counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Heathen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Heathen with a nice head shot there.
Gay trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heathen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heathen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heathen is pressing down on Gay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Heathen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gay moves out of range as Heathen strikes.
Heathen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gay counters by clinching up.
Heathen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jeremy Heathen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Heathen tries to throw a body punch but Gay avoids it by throwing Heathen back against the cage.
Gay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heathen prevents it.
Gay has Heathen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heathen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Heathen lands with a short shot to the head.
Gay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Gay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heathen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heathen working aggressively here.
Gay blocks an uppercut.
Heathen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gay tries for a takedown but Heathen manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Heathen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heathen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gay controls his hands.
Gay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gay.
A right handed body shot lands from Heathen.
Heathen scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Heathen fails to land.
Heathen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gay.
Heathen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gay wants a takedown.
Heathen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gay tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heathen.
Gay is rocked!
Gay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Gay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heathen.
Heathen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gay blocking some punches.
Heathen throws a head punch that misses.
Gay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heathen misses with some punches.
Heathen working aggressively here.
Gay blocking some punches.
Heathen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heathen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jeremy Heathen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heathen fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Gay square on the jaw! Damn, Gay is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Heathen!
As Jeremy Heathen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want the 145 lbs strap now. Make it happen. I'll fight in two weight classes. I'll fight every two weeks if I have to. Let's set it up boss. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dimitrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borislav Trusov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitrov's entrance music is Drake - Energy. A fine choice. Daniel Dimitrov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Dimitrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Borislav Trusov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trusov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimitrov.
We've been told by Dimitrov's head coaches at Top Dawg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trusov swings for the body but Dimitrov moves out of range.
Trusov loads up on a big right hand but Dimitrov slips the punch.
Dimitrov scores with a nice strike.
Trusov misses with a body shot
and Dimitrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Borislav Trusov has been cut.
Trusov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimitrov looks to land a right hand but Trusov moved out of range.
Trusov lands with a nice body punch.
Trusov misses the body punch
and Dimitrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dimitrov throws the kick towards the body but Trusov avoids it.
Dimitrov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trusov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Trusov.
Trusov cracks Dimitrov with a nice body shot.
Trusov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimitrov's elbow.
Dimitrov can't find room to land a body shot as Trusov controls the action.
Trusov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trusov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trusov misses with a hook. Dimitrov ducked under it nicely.
Dimitrov moves out of range as Trusov strikes.
Dimitrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dimitrov ducks under a wild hook from Trusov.
Dimitrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trusov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimitrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trusov checks a leg kick nicely.
Dimitrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trusov closes the distance and clinches.
Trusov manages to break the clinch.
Dimitrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trusov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dimitrov loads up on a big right hand but Trusov slips the punch.
Trusov tries to bum rush Dimitrov with a series of wild strikes but Dimitrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trusov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimitrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trusov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Trusov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trusov pushes Dimitrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dimitrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Trusov - that landed with a thud.
Dimitrov is breathing heavily.
Trusov digs a right hand into Dimitrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dimitrov's gas tank.
Trusov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trusov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trusov digs a right hand into Dimitrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dimitrov's gas tank.
Trusov tries to throw a body punch but Dimitrov avoids it by throwing Trusov back against the cage.
Trusov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trusov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trusov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Dimitrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trusov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Trusov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Trusov.
Trusov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitrov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Trusov closes the distance and pushes Dimitrov back into the cage.
Dimitrov breaks from the clinch.
Trusov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trusov misses with a few strikes there.
Dimitrov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Trusov missing with a left hand there. Dimitrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trusov throws a body shot but no joy.
Trusov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dimitrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Dimitrov ducks under a wild hook from Trusov.
An attempted straight right counter from Dimitrov misses the target.
Dimitrov blocks a jab.
Dimitrov throws an overhand right that lands on Trusov's shoulder, as Trusov tries to avoid the shot.
Dimitrov slips a straight right by Trusov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Trusov misses with an uppercut. Dimitrov saw that one coming.
Dimitrov misses with a straight right.
Dimitrov moves away from the strike by Trusov.
Dimitrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dimitrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trusov to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Dimitrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Trusov misses with a body punch
and Dimitrov counters with a left and a right that stings Trusov.
Dimitrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimitrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Borislav Trusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trusov scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dimitrov.
Trusov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Trusov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dimitrov drops Trusov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Trusov looks back up at him and smiles so Dimitrov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dimitrov misses with a looping right.
Dimitrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trusov! But no joy.
Dimitrov misses with an uppercut. Trusov saw that one coming.
Trusov pushes Dimitrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Trusov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trusov lands with a right to the head.
Trusov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dimitrov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Trusov can turn it around.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trusov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trusov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Trusov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Trusov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimitrov's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trusov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dimitrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trusov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Trusov.
Dimitrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimitrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trusov.
Dimitrov lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dimitrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trusov.
Nice body punch from Trusov.
Trusov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimitrov being controlled against the cage.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Trusov.
Trusov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov wants to break free but Trusov has control.
Trusov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimitrov throws an overhand right that lands on Trusov's shoulder, as Trusov tries to avoid the shot.
Dimitrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trusov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimitrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dimitrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trusov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Trusov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trusov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dimitrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dimitrov throws a shot from downtown. Trusov moves away and avoids it.
Trusov lands with a good body shot.
Trusov throws a hook but Dimitrov avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimitrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trusov.
Dimitrov ducks under a wild hook from Trusov.
Trusov ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with a hook.
Dimitrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trusov.
Trusov misses with a lunging right hand
and Dimitrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dimitrov tries to work over Trusov's front leg with a kick but Trusov checks it.
It seemed like Trusov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trusov throws a shot from downtown. Dimitrov moves away and avoids it.
Trusov misses with an uppercut
and Trusov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov throws the left hand but Trusov avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Trusov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dimitrov misses with a right hand
letting Trusov counter with a right hand.
Trusov moves out of range as Dimitrov throws a body kick.
Trusov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dimitrov scores with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trusov throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Trusov misses the target.
Dimitrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trusov throws out the jab.
Trusov moves away from the strike by Dimitrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trusov.
Dimitrov slips a straight right by Trusov.
Trusov misses the shot to the body.
Dimitrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trusov takes a swing at Dimitrov's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Trusov blocks the leg kick.
Dimitrov wants to slow Trusov down by chopping away at his legs.
Daniel Dimitrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Trusov ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.
Trusov gets a clinch.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Trusov.
Trusov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrov controls his hands.
Dimitrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov throws a leg kick but Trusov checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Dimitrov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Trusov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimitrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimitrov feints a jab promting Trusov to slip. Dimitrov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Trusov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dimitrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trusov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimitrov avoids the body shot from Trusov.
Trusov scores with a one two! Dimitrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Trusov misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trusov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dimitrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Trusov avoided it.
Dimitrov ducks under a wild hook from Trusov.
A big right from Trusov misses.
Trusov thuds his right hand into Dimitrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A cross from Trusov lands.
Trusov tries to clinch but Dimitrov is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Dimitrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimitrov throws an overhand right that lands on Trusov's shoulder, as Trusov tries to avoid the shot.
Dimitrov blocks a jab.
Trusov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Trusov throws an off balance right hand
and Dimitrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Trusov misses.
Trusov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dimitrov throws a series of punches but Trusov avoids them all with ease.
Trusov tries to clinch up.
Dimitrov throws a big counter combination but Trusov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dimitrov misses with a head kick.
A jab from Trusov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trusov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimitrov moves away.
Dimitrov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dimitrov misses with a low kick.
Trusov misses with an uppercut.
Dimitrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trusov misses with a shot to the body
and Dimitrov counters with a nice leg kick.
Dimitrov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trusov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trusov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dimitrov misses.
Trusov instigates a clinch.
Trusov tries to throw a body punch but Dimitrov avoids it by throwing Trusov back against the cage.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dimitrov scores with a hook to the body.
Dimitrov pushes Trusov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimitrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dimitrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trusov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dimitrov.
A right-left combo lands from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov drops Trusov with a naaaaasty hook - Trusov is in real trouble here! Dimitrov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Dimitrov 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Vigorio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Ekaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiroshi Ekaku has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vigorio Gonzalez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vigorio Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekaku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gonzalez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Ekaku doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ekaku has closed the distance and engaged Gonzalez in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekaku has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gonzalez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekaku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzalez there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku walks into a stiff left hand from Gonzalez.
Ekaku thuds his right hand into Gonzalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ekaku doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gonzalez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ekaku's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekaku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ekakus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez cracks Ekaku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ekaku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Ekaku avoids them all with ease.
Ekaku throws out a counter right but Gonzalez avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez digs a good body shot into Ekaku's ribs.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Gonzalez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Ekaku scores with a jab.
Gonzalez cracks the inside of Ekaku's front leg.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ekaku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzalez smiles and moves away.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Gonzalez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzalez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ekaku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gonzalez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku has managed to clinch.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ekaku tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Gonzalez misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Ekaku blocks the leg kick.
Ekaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gonzalez.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ekaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku closes the distance and pushes Gonzalez back into the cage.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Gonzalez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gonzalez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ekaku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekaku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vigorio Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Gonzalez walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
Gonzalez cracks Ekaku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vigorio Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzalez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ekaku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gonzalez is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Ekaku blocks the body kick.
Gonzalez looks to land a body kick but Ekaku moved away.
Nice jab there from Ekaku.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku throws a sloppy body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a good low kick that Ekaku was not able to check.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.
Ekaku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Ekaku cracks Gonzalez with an open hand slap.
Good work by Ekaku as he checks the leg kick.
Ekaku moves out of range as Gonzalez throws a body kick.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Ekaku keeps it at a distance.
Ekaku scores with a body shot.
Gonzalez tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku.
Ekaku prevents Gonzalez from breaking the clinch.
Ekaku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzalez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ekaku lands a body punch.
Ekaku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku.
It looks like Vigorio Gonzalez has been cut.
Ekaku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
Ekaku lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a body punch.
Ekaku gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez is rocked!
Ekaku misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ekaku jumps guard.
Ekaku is adopting a defensive guard.
Ekaku controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gonzalez seems to have got his legs back now.
Ekaku forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku.
Gonzalez is looking to break free of the clinch but Ekaku has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ekaku no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gonzalez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ekaku wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ekaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzalez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ekaku on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ekaku is adopting a defensive guard.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Ekaku is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Ekaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vigorio Gonzalez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Ekaku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ekaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ekaku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gonzalez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
Ekaku dips to his left and cracks Gonzalez with an uppercut!
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Ekaku.
Gonzalez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekaku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ekaku throws out a counter right but Gonzalez avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Ekaku wants to counter the offense by Gonzalez and move into the clinch position.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Gonzalez tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku saw it coming and moves away.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands a nice hook to Ekaku's body. Ekaku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonzalez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonzalez there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ekaku.
Gonzalez tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Gonzalez looks to throw a body kick
and Ekaku counters with a body kick.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku blocks a leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body
enabling Ekaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku ducks right into an uppercut from Gonzalez.
Ekaku lands a lovely overhand right.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Gonzalez
and Ekaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
Ekaku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gonzalez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Gonzalez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gonzalez tries to avoid it.
Gonzalez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku checks a low kick from Gonzalez.
Ekaku wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
Gonzalez tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku checks it.
Gonzalez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ekaku scores with a nice right hand.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku saw it coming and moves away.
Gonzalez takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Gonzalez.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Gonzalez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ekaku forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzalez wants to stall.
Ekaku successfully pulls guard.
Gonzalez is posturing up here but Ekaku has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gonzalez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gonzalez has to tap! Slick submission there by Ekaku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroshi Ekaku!
After winning the bout, Hiroshi Ekaku 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chester Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aron Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chester Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karlsson as he avoids it easily.
Karlsson misses with a hook.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karlsson to the ground. Karlsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chester Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karlsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karlsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karlsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karlsson, who protects the arm well.
Jones trying to control the action but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson looks to move to half guard but instead Jones has passed into mount! Damn!
Karlsson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Karlsson wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Karlsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jones tries to control but Karlsson wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Karlsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karlsson is looking to escape.
Karlsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karlsson tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones trying to control but Karlsson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Karlsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Karlsson is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones manages to capitalize on a mistake by Karlsson to take his back!
Jones trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Karlsson trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlsson can't escape the position.
Karlsson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Karlsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chester Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karlsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Karlsson is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karlsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Karlsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones moves into full mount! Karlsson won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karlsson wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones looking to control but Karlsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karlsson tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karlsson is looking to escape.
Karlsson wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones trying to control but Karlsson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karlsson stops Jones from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jones trying to control but Karlsson is having none of it.
Karlsson holds on for dear life, controlling Jones's posture momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones wants to control the action but instead Karlsson gets a body lock and reverses into Jones's guard! Nice work!
Karlsson controlling from the top position.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Karlsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson controlling the action here.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Karlsson has control of the leg.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karlsson can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karlsson stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Karlsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karlsson to the ground. Karlsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karlsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karlsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Karlsson, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Karlsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Karlsson had a free shot at his head there.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Karlsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karlsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karlsson rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Karlsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Karlsson slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Karlsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Jones is trying to keep Karlsson in close.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Karlsson pushes his legs off easily.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Karlsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Urban Achievers, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Karlsson content to control rather than advance.
Karlsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Karlsson controlling from the full mount.
Karlsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Karlsson really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Karlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Karlsson content to stall in guard here.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karlsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Karlsson passes into half guard.
Jones won't allow Karlsson to pass to mount.
Chester Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones moves into full guard.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karlsson passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karlsson pulls his head out easily.
Karlsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karlsson controlling the pace.
Karlsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is staying active underneath Karlsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karlsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aron Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karlsson pinned against the cage. Karlsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones shoots in and bounces Karlsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karlsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Karlsson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Karlsson trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Karlsson looking for submissions off his back.
Karlsson manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Karlsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Karlsson up and slammed him! Karlsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
Jones tries for a kimura but Karlsson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Karlsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Karlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karlsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Karlsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Karlsson defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Karlsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Karlsson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Karlsson. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
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.
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karlsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karlsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karlsson defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chester Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Jones!
Chester Jones is the new featherweight champion!
Chester Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Aron Karlsson had this to say: 'I got robbed'.
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