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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gio Disa Pervart (ranked 5746 p4p, 609 weight class) and Ryan Rylie (ranked 24513 p4p, 753 weight class). The key to victory for Gio Disa Pervart has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gio Disa Pervart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rylie!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disa Pervart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Disa Pervart. Those never looked like landing.
Rylie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rylie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Disa Pervart pinned against the cage. Disa Pervart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Disa Pervart.
Disa Pervart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Disa Pervart swings for the body but Rylie moves out of range.
Rylie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Disa Pervart's waist but Disa Pervart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rylie off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disa Pervart throws a looping overhand right but Rylie ducks down to avoid it.
Disa Pervart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rylie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rylie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Disa Pervart.
Rylie wants to counter with a clinch but Disa Pervart pushes him away.
Rylie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gio Disa Pervart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Rylie.
Disa Pervart loads up on a big right hand but Rylie slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disa Pervart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rylie shoots in looking for a takedown but Disa Pervart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rylie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Disa Pervart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rylie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Disa Pervart lands a jab-cross combination.
A left and a right from Disa Pervart both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Disa Pervart does no damage.
Disa Pervart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Disa Pervart goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rylie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Disa Pervart lands with a right hand.
Rylie is still on wobbly legs! Can Disa Pervart finish him?
Disa Pervart drops Rylie with a huge uppercut! Rylie drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Disa Pervart is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gio Disa Pervart!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zharis Palmidi (ranked 7145 p4p, 281 weight class) and Gary Dema (ranked 7089 p4p, 277 weight class). Gary Dema has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zharis Palmidi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Dema!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmidi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dema blocks a head kick by Palmidi.
Dema falls off balance throwing a combination
and Palmidi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dema scores with a knee to the head.
Dema scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Zharis Palmidi has been cut.
Dema with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Palmidi wants to get back to striking at distance but Dema won't allow it.
Palmidi avoids a wild elbow strike from Dema.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dema using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Palmidi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dema landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dema tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Palmidi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dema is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palmidi is defending well for now.
Dema misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palmidi.
Palmidi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dema just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmidi jumps guard and drags Dema to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Palmidi pulls Dema in to control the position.
Palmidi keeping moving, preventing Dema from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmidi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Palmidi lands with a punch from half guard.
Palmidi stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmidi is thwarting Dema's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmidi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dema tries to roll over but Palmidi keeps him under control.
Palmidi works his way into full mount!
Palmidi goes for an armbar but Dema turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dema.
Dema trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmidi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmidi is trying to keep Dema in close.
Palmidi keeping moving, preventing Dema from controlling successfully.
Palmidi wants to stand up but Dema is controlling him.
Palmidi keeping full guard, as Dema tries to pass.
Palmidi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dema is one step ahead there.
We've been informed that Dema has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Palmidi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Palmidi tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Palmidi is working hard here to advance position.
Dema trying to control but Palmidi is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dema turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palmidi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Palmidi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Dema tenderised Palmidi's leg. Palmidi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dema cracks Palmidi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Dema dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zharis Palmidi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dema fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dema tries to clinch up but Palmidi circles away and keeps his distance.
Zharis Palmidi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dema lands a head shot.
Palmidi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dema gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Palmidi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Palmidi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dema misses with a knee to the head.
Dema works on Palmidi's body with a couple of short punches.
Dema has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmidi effectively controlling the action here.
Palmidi is working for takedown but Dema is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmidi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dema swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palmidi.
Dema gets caught flat footed, as Palmidi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Dema is trying to control the position but Palmidi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmidi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dema is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palmidi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dema looking for a sweep. Not yet Dema, not yet.
Palmidi wants to stand and escape but instead Dema has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Palmidi keeping moving, preventing Dema from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dema wants to pass the guard but Palmidi is keeping the position.
Palmidi is adopting a defensive guard.
Dema trying to control but Palmidi is working from the bottom.
Dema missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palmidi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palmidi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Palmidi tries to pass to full mount but Dema defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dema manages to get to full guard.
Dema looking for a guillotine here but Palmidi defends easily.
Dema bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palmidi's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dema wants to control from the top but Palmidi keeps moving.
Dema tries to free his leg and advance position but Palmidi is retaining full guard.
Palmidi wants to stand up but Dema is controlling him.
Zharis Palmidi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dema wants to control from the top but Palmidi keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dema slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Dema showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zharis Palmidi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dema wants to clinch up but Palmidi keeps it at a distance.
Dema looks to throw the jab but Palmidi is out of range.
Gary Dema seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmidi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dema defends well and Palmidi ends up having to push Dema into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dema tries to clinch but Palmidi is having none of it.
Palmidi tries to land a front kick but Dema steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dema tries to clinch up but Palmidi circles away and keeps his distance.
Dema wants to clinch up but Palmidi keeps it at a distance.
Palmidi moves into the clinch.
Palmidi is trying to break free.
Palmidi is trying to push Dema away but Dema has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dema unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Dema.
Dema lands a good knee to the midsection. Palmidi won't want to take too many of those.
Palmidi is trying to push Dema away but Dema has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dema using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Palmidi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dema lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Dema.
Palmidi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dema tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palmidi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palmidi feinted with a counter takedown.
Dema throws a right and a left that Palmidi avoids nicely.
Dema cracks Palmidi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dema tries to clinch but Palmidi is having none of it.
Gary Dema is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dema drives through and clinches with Palmidi against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Palmidi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dema using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Palmidi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Palmidi wants to break free but Dema has control.
Dema utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palmidi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dema is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dema creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Palmidi's defenses.
Dema tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmidi's elbow.
Dema stops a takedown attempt from Palmidi.
Dema connects with a knee to the head.
Palmidi pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dema throws a big elbow that misses.
Dema throwing strikes from guard but Palmidi blocks nicely.
Dema wants to control from the top but Palmidi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmidi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dema pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palmidi is keeping the position for now.
Dema trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmidi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dema showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dema passes Palmidi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dema tries to pass the half guard into mount. Palmidi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Dema is looking to take a break and control but Palmidi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dema works his way into side control.
Dema trying to control the position but Palmidi is working away.
Palmidi stops Dema from passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dema throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Palmidi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Dema comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dema 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Dema!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Percy Williams (ranked 9208 p4p, 735 weight class) and Steve Collins (ranked 8882 p4p, 729 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Percy Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Collins !
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Collins but Collins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Collins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Collins feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Collins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Collins scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins feints a counter leg kick.
Williams wants to slow Collins down by chopping away at his legs.
Collins unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Collins lands a big right hook! Williams looks hurt but is still standing! Collins lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Williams falls down and Collins dives in with a huge hammer fist! Williams's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Collins runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Collins !
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Collins 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pit Canthropus Jr (ranked 7440 p4p, 567 weight class) and Kole Nurmagomedov (ranked 7995 p4p, 584 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Canthropus Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Daddy Wasn't There. Kole Nurmagomedov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pit Canthropus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kole Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canthropus Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canthropus Jr catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nurmagomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Kole Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Canthropus Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nurmagomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus Jr looks to land a left hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov walks straight into a right hand from Canthropus Jr - that's dropped him! Canthropus Jr jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nurmagomedov from any more punishment! Nurmagomedov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pit Canthropus Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Green (ranked 4870 p4p, 473 weight class) and DaQuan Zachary (ranked 8122 p4p, 590 weight class). Zachary has chosen Motorsport as his entrance music. DaQuan Zachary is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DaQuan Zachary!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green avoids the head kick by Zachary.
Green has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Green tries to land a front kick but Zachary steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zachary.
Zachary goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zachary scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Jonathan Green has been cut.
Green tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green moves into the clinch successfully.
Zachary breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zachary napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green cracks Zachary with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Green is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Zachary is defending well.
Zachary wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Green decides to stand back up.
Zachary lands a nice looking body kick.
Zachary lands a head kick!
Green gets a clinch.
Green is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zachary to keep the fight standing.
Green blocks an elbow strike.
Green has Zachary pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zachary manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Green pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green is looking to stand up but Zachary isn't so interested in that idea.
Green has Zachary pulled in close to control his posture.
Zachary gets to his feet. Green looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right-left combo lands from Zachary.
Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green closes the distance and clinches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
DaQuan Zachary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Green's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zachary.
Zachary throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Zachary lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Green shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zachary defends it nicely.
Zachary throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zachary throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Zachary.
Green instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Green keeps control of Zachary as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Green is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zachary is defending well.
Green manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Green seems keen to control Zachary's posture.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Green decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zachary, up you get!
Zachary throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Green looks to land a combination but Zachary avoids it well.
Green clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zachary uses from the top position.
Green is looking to cinch up a triangle. Zachary throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Green's body to avoid the submission. Green has instead reached around Zachary's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Green arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonathan Green!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Johnson (ranked 4379 p4p, 435 weight class) and Metra Vobol (ranked 25661 p4p, 664 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Metra Vobol!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Vobol misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson scores with a one two! Vobol had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Vobol.
Vobol takes one on the button.
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!
Vobol misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Vobol sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vobol is rocked!
Vobol gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Vobol tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Johnson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Vobol buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Vobol!! Vobol is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Johnson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Johnson!
Derek Johnson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Whittaker (ranked 5107 p4p, 528 weight class) and Jonathan Folino (ranked 4744 p4p, 497 weight class). Jonathan Folino has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobby Whittaker's chin.
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Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Whittaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Folino!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whittaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Folino is just out of range.
No luck for Folino with that takedown attempt.
Folino shoots in for a double leg but Whittaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Whittaker throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whittaker. Folino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Folino shoots in for a takedown but Whittaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bobby Whittaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Folino.
Folino closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Whittaker's guard.
Whittaker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Folino has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Whittaker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Folino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whittaker misses with a few strikes there.
Whittaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whittaker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Whittaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whittaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Folino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whittaker scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Whittaker misses.
Nice sprawl there from Whittaker as Folino shoots in.
Whittaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Folino tries to bum rush Whittaker with a series of wild strikes but Whittaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Folino shoots and misses
and Whittaker counters with a nice uppercut.
Folino tries a head kick but it misses.
Whittaker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Whittaker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Folino. Folino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Folino throws a big shot that misses.
Whittaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whittaker is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folino is looking to clinch but Whittaker is avoiding it.
Whittaker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whittaker misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Whittaker's head coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Folino has his takedown stuffed
and Whittaker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Folino jumps guard but Whittaker stands there with Folino around his waist. Folino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Folino keeps control of Whittaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Folino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Folino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whittaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Whittaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folino shoots for a takedown but Whittaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Whittaker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Folino.
Folino darts in looking for a takedown but Whittaker gets double underhooks and turns Folino into the cage.
Whittaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Folino momentarily.
Folino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whittaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Whittaker swinging wildly here.
Folino looking to score a takedown here. Whittaker is defending well but Folino drives through and ends up in Whittaker's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Folino pushing down on Whittaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Folino is looking to stall here but Whittaker recovers full guard.
Whittaker keeping moving, preventing Folino from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folino seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Folino trying to control but Whittaker is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Whittaker 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.
Folino has Whittaker up against the cage in a clinch.
Folino wants to take the fight to the mat but Whittaker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Whittaker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Folino.
Whittaker working hard to break the clinch.
Whittaker stops a takedown attempt from Folino.
Bobby Whittaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Folino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Folino breaks the clinch.
Bobby Whittaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Whittaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Folino.
Whittaker tries to counter with a takedown but Folino is quick to defend against it.
Folino thuds his shin into the meat of Whittaker's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folino dives in for a single leg takedown but Whittaker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Folino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Folino shoots in for a takedown but Whittaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Folino shoots in looking for a takedown. Whittaker tries to sprawl out of it but Folino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Whittaker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Whittaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whittaker fails to land with a series of punches.
Folino has his takedown stuffed
and Whittaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whittaker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bobby Whittaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Folino shoots and misses
and Whittaker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whittaker as he jumps to the side.
Folino fails with a takedown attempt.
Whittaker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Folino manages to circle out of the way.
Whittaker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Folino is breathing heavily.
Whittaker lands a nice looking body shot.
Folino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whittaker sprawls well. Whittaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Folino gets slowly back to his feet.
Whittaker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whittaker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Folino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Whittaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Folino is trying to drag Whittaker to the mat but Whittaker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whittaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Folino. Folino gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker stuffs the takedown.
Whittaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Folino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whittaker's waist but Whittaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Folino off to one side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Whittaker.
Bobby Whittaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Folino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whittaker but Whittaker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Whittaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Folino can do to turn this around?
Folino tries to clinch up
and Whittaker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whittaker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Folino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Whittaker dominated that second round.
That's time! Whittaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No joy there for Whittaker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Folino clinches with his opponent.
Folino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whittaker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Whittaker duly obliges.
Folino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Folino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whittaker.
Folino shoots in looking for a takedown. Whittaker tries to sprawl out of it but Folino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Whittaker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Folino or perhaps it was just good defense by Whittaker, which made it look bad.
As Folino looks to move away, Whittaker throws a big counter combo but Folino just gets out of the way.
Whittaker lands with a hook. Folino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Whittaker.
Whittaker stuffs the takedown.
Bobby Whittaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Folino.
Whittaker lands with an overhand left.
Folino throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Folino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Folino wants to clinch up but Whittaker keeps it at a distance.
Whittaker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Folino throws out a powerful jab.
Folino throws a front kick that sends Whittaker stumbling back into the cage.
Whittaker stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Folino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whittaker.
Whittaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Folino doesn't manage to clinch there - Whittaker circles away.
Folino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Folino.
Whittaker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Folino fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Whittaker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Folino is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Whittaker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Folino has a takedown stuffed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whittaker, as that shot connected.
Folino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whittaker misses with a left hand
and Folino counters with a good low kick that Whittaker was not able to check.
Folino fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Folino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folino pushes Whittaker up against the cage in a clinch.
Whittaker is trying to break the clinch but Folino has him pressed against the cage.
Whittaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Whittaker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Folino has him pressed against the cage.
Whittaker has had enough of the clinch but Folino keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Whittaker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Folino.
Folino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Folino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Folino misses with a body shot.
Jonathan Folino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Folino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Whittaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whittaker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Whittaker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hodi Garbandit (ranked 4262 p4p, 340 weight class) and Lartem Obov (ranked 3906 p4p, 324 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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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 Montreal, Hodi Garbandit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lartem Obov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obov misses with a lunging right hand
and Garbandit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Obov misses
enabling Garbandit to counter with a crisp jab.
Obov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obov gets tackled into the cage by Garbandit. Garbandit maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garbandit.
Obov misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garbandit.
Garbandit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Garbandit.
Garbandit stalling.
Garbandit lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garbandit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garbandit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garbandit displaying some good clinch control by pressing Obov up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garbandit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbandit stalling in the clinch.
Obov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Garbandit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garbandit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garbandit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obov backwards.
Obov misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Garbandit as the two fighters clinch.
Garbandit displaying some good clinch control by pressing Obov up against the cage.
Garbandit scores with a shoulder strike.
Garbandit blocks a body shot from Obov.
Garbandit is struggling to control the position.
Garbandit dodges an elbow strike from Obov.
Garbandit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbandit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garbandit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garbandit lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Garbandit.
Garbandit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Obov's efforts to push away.
Garbandit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obovs head.
Obov wants to break free but Garbandit has control.
Garbandit lands a hook that snaps the head of Obov backwards.
Garbandit displaying some good clinch control by pressing Obov up against the cage.
Garbandit is struggling to control the position.
Garbandit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obov misses with a knee strike.
Obov misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Garbandit.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garbandit.
Obov looks winded!
Garbandit avoiding damage.
Garbandit slowing the pace effectively.
Obov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garbandit after a bit of a struggle.
Obov breaks the clinch.
Garbandit works the jab nicely.
Obov throws a head kick that misses
and Garbandit counters with a straight right hand.
Obov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Garbandit counter with a right hand.
Obov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garbandit counters with a straight right hand.
Obov is rocked!
Obov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garbandit avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obov throws a lazy uppercut
and Garbandit counters with a crisp right hand that drops Obov! Garbandit lets Obov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Obov is still on wobbly legs! Can Garbandit finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garbandit pinned against the cage. Garbandit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hodi Garbandit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lartem Obov.
Obov takes one to the chin there.
Hodi Garbandit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obov misses with a takedown
and Garbandit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garbandit clinches up with Obov and pushes him back against the cage.
Obov seems to have recovered his senses.
Garbandit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garbandit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obov backwards.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hodi Garbandit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Obov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garbandit blocks a jab.
Garbandit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hodi Garbandit is winning the standup battle so far.
Garbandit lands with a good body shot.
Obov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Obov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Garbandit.
Garbandit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garbandit creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Obov with a big uppercut! Obov tries to clinch up but Garbandit pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Obov to the mat! Obov covers up and Garbandit unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hodi Garbandit!
After the big win, Hodi Garbandit made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bank of noobs and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Barbosa (ranked 3059 p4p, 148 weight class) and Mike Chang (ranked 4154 p4p, 192 weight class). Marcelo Barbosa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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137 lbs
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130 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Chang!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Chang.
It looked like Barbosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bigfoot Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Chang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa lands with a right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chang misses with a knee to the head.
Chang misses with the head strike.
Chang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chang obliges.
Chang tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Chang keeps control of Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barbosa fails to pull guard.
Barbosa takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barbosa's face.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Chang has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chang just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chang misses with a knee strike.
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chang lands a knee to the body.
Chang breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chang walks into a jab.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Chang moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends Chang's belly button to the back.
Barbosa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chang misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Barbosa.
A short left from Barbosa.
Chang is rocked!
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Chang looking to throw knees to the head but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa working hard to break the clinch.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Chang controls his hands.
Chang lands a nice knee to the body.
Barbosa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barbosa pulls Chang into guard.
Barbosa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Chang should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Barbosa has tightened it up now! Chang should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelo Barbosa!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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