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DUEL#170 Zhai vs Dad PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio Santos Jr (ranked 4455 p4p, 342 weight class) and Juanma Nfinfla (ranked 4809 p4p, 364 weight class). Nfinfla has chosen Roberto Manfinfla Theme Song as his entrance music. Helio Santos Jr looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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146 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Santos Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juanma Nfinfla!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nfinfla throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nfinfla throws the kick towards the body but Santos Jr avoids it.
Nfinfla moves into the clinch successfully.
Nfinfla lands a damaging elbow.
Nfinfla lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Nfinfla.
A right hand to the body from Nfinfla.
Nfinfla tries to land a knee to the head but Santos Jr blocks with his arms.
Nfinfla misses with a knee to the head.
Santos Jr has had enough of the clinch but Nfinfla keeps him there for the moment.
Nfinfla with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santos Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Santos Jr takes a shot to the head.
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!
Nfinfla lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Nfinfla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nfinfla landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nfinfla keeps control of Santos Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Nfinfla.
Santos Jr is rocked!
Nfinfla has Santos Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Santos Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oh Santos Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nfinfla.
Nfinfla scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos Jr can't break the clinch.
Nfinfla landing knees to the head.
Santos Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nfinfla lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos Jr backwards.
Nfinfla utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Santos Jr is breathing heavily.
Nfinfla lands with a short shot to the head.
Nfinfla scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nfinfla is leaning against Santos Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nfinfla lands a nice uppercut.
Nfinfla lands a body shot.
Nfinfla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nfinfla lands a shoulder strike.
Nfinfla has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Santos Jr - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Nfinfla, and another! Santos Jr is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Juanma Nfinfla!
Juanma Nfinfla thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Sienly (ranked 2711 p4p, 249 weight class) and Kyle Sauve (ranked 3342 p4p, 289 weight class). Sauve is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Prodigy Out of Space. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kyle Sauve enters the cage!
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Good low kicks
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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
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kristof Sienly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Sauve!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauve goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sauve misses with an uppercut. Sienly saw that one coming.
Sauve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sienly.
A slow jab from Sauve misses its intended target.
Sauve moves out of range as Sienly throws a body kick.
Sauve cracks Sienly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sauve throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sauve misses with a two punch combination.
Sauve swings for the body but Sienly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sienly.
Sauve moves out of range of the body kick from Sienly.
Sienly cracks the inside of Sauve's front leg.
Sauve steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sienly. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sienly throws a leg kick that misses.
Sauve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sienly cracks a nice hook into Sauve's ribs.
Sienly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sauve.
Sauve cracks Sienly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sienly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sauve.
Sauve closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sienly circles away.
Sienly throwing a counter right hand but Sauve manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Sienly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sienly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sienly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sauve throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sienly to counter with a crisp jab.
Sienly throws a looping overhand right but Sauve ducks down to avoid it.
Sauve shoots in but no luck this time.
Kyle Sauve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sienly connects with a nice looking jab.
Sienly scores with the left hand. Sauve knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sauve throws a sloppy head kick and Sienly moves out of range easily.
Sienly moves out of range of the body kick.
Sauve tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sienly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Sauve misses.
Sienly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sienly throws a leg kick but Sauve moved away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sienly - that will leave a mark!
No joy there for Sauve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sienly lunges at Sauve with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sauve's hand.
Sauve is rocked!
Sienly cracks the inside of Sauve's front leg.
Sauve is still on wobbly legs! Can Sienly finish him?
Sauve walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Sienly! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kristof Sienly!
Kristof Sienly 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Avraham Avinu (ranked 3949 p4p, 398 weight class) and John Franklin (ranked 3338 p4p, 353 weight class). Avraham Avinu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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166 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Avraham Avinu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin scores with a head kick. Avinu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Avraham Avinu has been cut.
Avinu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franklin to the mat! Franklin manages to get full guard.
Franklin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Avinu works over Franklin with some ground and pound from guard.
Avinu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franklin's head.
Franklin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Franklin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franklin tries to strike from the bottom.
Franklin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franklin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franklin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Avinu is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franklin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Avinu throws a big right hand that misses.
Franklin tries to strike from the bottom.
Avinu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avinu connects with a couple of short punches.
Avinu trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Alvey's House of MMA inform us that Franklin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Avinu throwing strikes from guard but Franklin blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avinu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Avinu trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Avinu is one step ahead there.
Franklin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avinu.
Avinu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franklin has momentary wrist control but Avinu slips an elbow through the middle.
Avinu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avinu connects with a couple of short punches.
Avinu throwing strikes from guard but Franklin blocks nicely.
Avinu trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin has his foot on Avinu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avinu works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avinu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Franklin working for a triangle but Avinu defends it easily.
Avinu landing with the ground and pound.
Avinu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franklin's head.
Franklin is rocked!
Avinu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Franklin is still in real trouble! Can Avinu finish him?
Avinu gets to his feet and stands over Franklin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Franklin felt that one! Avinu unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Franklin from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avraham Avinu!
Avraham Avinu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dante Esposito (ranked 1961 p4p, 224 weight class) and Iancu Calmuschi (ranked 679 p4p, 84 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Esposito !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iancu Calmuschi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito forces Calmuschi back against the cage and clinches.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Calmuschi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Calmuschi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito 's elbow.
Calmuschi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esposito takes a shot to the head.
Calmuschi misses with the head strike.
Calmuschi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Calmuschi as Esposito tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito .
Calmuschi misses with the head strike.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calmuschi tries to work over Esposito 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Esposito scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Esposito .
Esposito lands a hook 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!
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Esposito 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Calmuschi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calmuschi gets through Esposito 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calmuschi throws a head punch that misses.
Calmuschi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito leaning his opponent against the cage.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Calmuschi manages to break the clinch.
Esposito lunges at Calmuschi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Calmuschi's hand.
Calmuschi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Calmuschi scores with a decent looking hook.
Esposito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dante Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calmuschi gets tackled into the cage by Esposito . Esposito maintains the clinch.
Calmuschi being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito .
Calmuschi blocking some punches.
Calmuschi scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Calmuschi.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calmuschi tries to work over Esposito 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Esposito .
Calmuschi struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Calmuschi lands with a left to the head.
Calmuschi working aggressively here.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito swings wildly with an uppercut but Calmuschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calmuschi pushes Esposito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calmuschi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calmuschi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of Calmuschi's head.
Calmuschi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calmuschi.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calmuschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi tries to work over Esposito 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Calmuschi tries to circle away but Esposito has him pinned against the cage.
Calmuschi misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Calmuschi misses with a punch to the body.
Calmuschi working aggressively here.
Calmuschi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Calmuschi is trying to force a seperation but Esposito has the dominant position.
Calmuschi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calmuschi lands with a left to the head.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Calmuschi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body.
Calmuschi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calmuschi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Calmuschi fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Calmuschi has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito .
Esposito misses with some punches.
Esposito slows down the pace here.
Calmuschi misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Calmuschi up against the cage.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calmuschi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Calmuschi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Esposito 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.
Calmuschi swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Calmuschi.
Esposito moves into the clinch.
Esposito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Calmuschi working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito .
Calmuschi can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Calmuschi misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito is working Calmuschi over against the cage.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi misses with the head strike.
Calmuschi trying to stall but Esposito improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calmuschi.
Esposito is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calmuschi is keeping busy.
Calmuschi blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito pushes Calmuschi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito wants to stall.
A short right from Calmuschi on the inside.
Calmuschi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Calmuschi.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dante Esposito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Esposito .
Calmuschi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Esposito .
Calmuschi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi takes a shot to the head.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Calmuschi.
A right handed body shot lands from Calmuschi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calmuschi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calmuschi backwards.
Esposito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calmuschi can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito 's elbow.
Esposito lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito .
Still in the clinch, Esposito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Esposito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Esposito .
A shot in the inside from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Esposito lands a body punch.
Calmuschi tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Esposito scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Calmuschi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Calmuschi as Esposito tries to tie him up.
Calmuschi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Calmuschi has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito .
Esposito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Calmuschi.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Calmuschi misses with a body punch.
Calmuschi tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Calmuschi back against the cage.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calmuschi backwards.
Esposito tries to work over Calmuschi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Calmuschi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike.
Calmuschi tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calmuschi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Esposito .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Esposito is looking to control Calmuschi's arms but Calmuschi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Esposito has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito .
Esposito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calmuschi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calmuschi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Calmuschi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Calmuschi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calmuschi tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Calmuschi back against the cage.
Calmuschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Calmuschi fails to land.
A hook to the body from Esposito .
Esposito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calmuschi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Calmuschi misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calmuschi misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Esposito dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Esposito digs a good body shot into Calmuschi's ribs.
Calmuschi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Esposito finds it's way round the side to connect with Calmuschi's head.
Calmuschi swats away the attempt to clinch by Esposito .
Calmuschi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Esposito works Calmuschi's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Esposito .
Esposito lands with a straight right. Calmuschi didn't see that one coming.
Esposito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calmuschi throws out a loose jab but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito lands a jab to the nose.
Esposito fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calmuschi. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calmuschi's calf.
Esposito tries to clinch but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses.
Esposito throws a shot to the body.
Calmuschi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Esposito throws out the jab.
Esposito connects with a right hand. Calmuschi shakes it off.
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Calmuschi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calmuschi lands with a cross.
Calmuschi misses with a looping right.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Calmuschi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Esposito misses with an uppercut. Calmuschi saw that one coming.
Iancu Calmuschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito cracks Calmuschi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Esposito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calmuschi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Calmuschi is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calmuschi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Esposito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Esposito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Calmuschi misses with a leg kick.
Esposito connects with a crisp jab.
Calmuschi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Calmuschi misses with a body kick.
Dante Esposito is winning the standup battle so far.
Esposito lands a slapping body shot.
Calmuschi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Esposito misses.
Calmuschi throws a wild body kick that Esposito sees coming a mile off.
Esposito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Calmuschi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito moves out of range as Calmuschi strikes.
Calmuschi tries to move into range but Esposito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Esposito .
Esposito tests Calmuschi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Esposito throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi takes one to the chin there.
Calmuschi takes one to the chin there.
Calmuschi tries to clinch
and Esposito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Esposito connects with a nice looking jab.
Esposito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calmuschi doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito catches Calmuschi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Esposito blocks the body kick.
Calmuschi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Calmuschi takes one on the button.
Esposito moves out of range as Calmuschi strikes.
Calmuschi swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito throws a jab but it's blocked by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi is looking to clinch.
Esposito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Esposito coming out on top.
Esposito moves in looking to clinch but Calmuschi pushes him off.
Calmuschi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Esposito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Esposito has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Esposito !
Our winner, Dante Esposito , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosue Nicu (ranked 617 p4p, 97 weight class) and Matt Chiasson (ranked 2690 p4p, 375 weight class). Nicu's entrance music is It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. A fine choice. Iosue Nicu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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32
216 lbs
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211 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iosue Nicu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Chiasson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicu throws a leg kick which misses Chiasson's front leg but catches the back leg as Chiasson tries to avoid it.
We've been informed that Chiasson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nicu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chiasson moves away.
Chiasson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nicu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chiasson connects with a nice looking jab.
Chiasson throws the left hand but Nicu avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Nicu. Beautiful body shot.
Nicu lands a nice shot that snaps Chiasson's head back.
A big left from Chiasson misses.
Nicu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nicu lands a leg kick that knocks Chiasson off balance momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nicu. Chiasson shrugs it off though.
Nicu looks to score with a jab to the body but Chiasson is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chiasson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson misses with a body shot.
Chiasson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nicu misses the shot to the body.
Chiasson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chiasson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicu throws out the jab.
Chiasson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chiasson with a nice cross.
A jab from Chiasson misses.
Nicu throws a lazy head kick
and Chiasson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chiasson misses with a body punch
and Nicu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nicu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nicu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chiasson throws a right and a left that Nicu avoids nicely.
Nicu misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicu throws a low kick but Chiasson moves out of range easily.
Chiasson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chiasson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nicu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicu blocks a body shot from Chiasson.
Nicu manages to break the clinch.
Chiasson misses with a takedown attempt - Nicu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nicu scores with a jab. Chiasson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chiasson is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Nicu ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Chiasson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iosue Nicu!
Iosue Nicu 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 Guillermo Pato (ranked 889 p4p, 108 weight class) and Warley Alvez (ranked 2994 p4p, 314 weight class). Alvez has chosen NYSNC`-POP as his entrance music. Guillermo Pato has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guillermo Pato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Warley Alvez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvez tries a head kick but it misses.
Pato is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alvez.
Alvez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvez scrambles back to his feet.
Alvez feints a jab promting Pato to slip. Alvez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pato slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Guillermo Pato has been cut.
Alvez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvez misses with a wild combination.
Alvez tries a head kick but it misses.
Pato closes the distance and clinches.
Pato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvez tries for a takedown but Pato manages to get underhooks.
Pato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvez pulls Pato into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pato slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvez is on top in guard.
Pato will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvez tries to free his leg and advance position but Pato is retaining full guard.
Pato on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pato tries to get out of the position.
Alvez postures up in Pato's guard and throws a big left but Pato blocks it.
Pato looking for a sweep. Not yet Pato, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvez throws a big right hand that misses.
Pato looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alvez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pato wants to stand but Alvez is controlling the position.
Alvez being controlled here momentarily.
Alvez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Alvez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Alvez tries to get set, Pato tries to push him back and clinch up but Alvez manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Pato. That snapped Alvez's head back.
Pato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvez.
A solid body kick from Alvez.
Pato works the jab nicely.
Pato drops Alvez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Alvez looks back up at him and smiles so Pato waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Alvez is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pato takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvez is still on wobbly legs! Can Pato finish him?
Pato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pato pushes Alvez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvez seems to have recovered his senses.
Alvez tries to pull guard but Pato forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pato.
Pato lands with a right to the head.
Alvez jumps guard but Pato turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Guillermo Pato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warley Alvez.
Pato lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pato jumps guard and drags Alvez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pato keeping moving, preventing Alvez from controlling successfully.
Alvez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvez throws an elbow that misses. Pato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvez's guard. Nice move by Pato!
Pato stopping the sweep attempt from Alvez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Pato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Pato's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pato thuds his right hand into Alvez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pato moves in looking to clinch but Alvez pushes him off.
Alvez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pato is fending him off so far but Alvez persists. Nope, Pato circles away and we're back to standing.
Pato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvez scores with a leg kick.
Guillermo Pato is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvez misses with a series of wild punches.
Pato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvez looks to land a combination but Pato avoids it well.
Alvez keeps the fight on the outside.
Pato moves into range and clinches up with Alvez.
Alvez tries to pull guard but Pato holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvez drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvez takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pato.
Pato lands a nice shot to the body.
Pato is pushing Alvez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alvez tries to pull guard but Pato forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Guillermo Pato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warley Alvez.
Alvez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvez jumps guard but Pato stands there with Alvez around his waist. Alvez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pato smiles and moves away.
Pato tries to clinch but Alvez is having none of it.
Alvez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pato lands a body shot.
Alvez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alvez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pato pushes Alvez up against the cage in a clinch.
Pato scores with a shot to the side of Alvez's head.
Pato pushes Alvez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pato.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pato ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pato no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alvez stopping the sweep attempt from Pato.
Pato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvez can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pato bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvez's guard.
Pato showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pato advances to half guard.
Alvez moves into full guard.
Alvez wants to hit a switch here but Pato passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alvez there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvez can't escape the position.
Pato controlling from mount.
Alvez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Alvez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Pato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Pato's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alvez motions for Pato to come forward. Alvez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pato tries to clinch there but Alvez circles away.
We've been told by Pato's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pato thuds a left hand into Alvez's body.
Alvez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvez.
Pato avoids the head kick by Alvez.
Pato is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pato dodges the punch combination from Alvez.
Pato seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pato cracks Alvez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvez. Alvez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pato lands a big uppercut and Alvez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Alvez looks OK. Pato waves Alvez back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Are you kidding me?! Pato ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Alvez clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guillermo Pato!
In his post fight interview, Guillermo Pato started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Warley Alvez spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back bitches'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wu Fei Chung (ranked 975 p4p, 101 weight class) and Your Name Here (ranked 1423 p4p, 151 weight class). Fei Chung comes to the cage accompanied by God of Gamblers. Here has chosen Green Card as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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153 lbs
13 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Wu Fei Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Your Name Here!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fei Chung keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Here looks to clinch
and Fei Chung counters with a stiff right hand.
Here misses with an uppercut. Fei Chung saw that one coming.
Here on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fei Chung throws a leg kick which misses Here's front leg but catches the back leg as Here tries to avoid it.
Here takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Here connects with a leg kick. Fei Chung looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Here has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Here drives through and clinches with Fei Chung against the cage.
Here landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Here misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Here throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
A head punch on the inside from Here fails to land.
Here misses with the head strike.
Here tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fei Chung's elbow.
Here missing with knees to the body.
Here tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fei Chung avoids it.
Fei Chung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fei Chung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Here can't get the takedown.
Here blocks a body shot from Fei Chung.
Here swings wildly with an uppercut but Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Here fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Here takes a shot to the head.
Here lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fei Chung backwards.
Fei Chung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Here tries to pull guard but Fei Chung holds him up against the cage and eventually Here drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fei Chung.
Here lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Here throws an elbow but misses.
Fei Chung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Here backwards.
Fei Chung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Here misses with a hook from the clinch.
Here tries to stall but Fei Chung uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fei Chung lands a right hand.
Fei Chung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wu Fei Chung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Your Name Here.
Here is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fei Chung to keep the fight standing.
Here throws a head punch that misses.
Here stalls.
Fei Chung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung struggles to land a body shot inside as Here controls his hands.
Fei Chung missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Here tries to work over Fei Chung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Here.
Fei Chung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Fei Chung fails to land.
Here manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fei Chung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Here is keeping the position for now.
Fei Chung wants to control from the top but Here keeps moving.
Fei Chung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fei Chung pushing down on Here's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Here is trying to maintain the position but Fei Chung is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung is looking to advance position but Here won't allow it.
Fei Chung working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Here's thigh. Here counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Here is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fei Chung defends well.
Fei Chung passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Here moves into full guard.
Here trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung advances position into side control!
Fei Chung trying to control the position but Here is working away.
Here tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fei Chung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fei Chung wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Here, who protects the arm well.
Fei Chung tries for a kimura but Here is defending well.
Fei Chung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Wu Fei Chung will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fei Chung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Here misses with a two punch combination.
Fei Chung throws a body punch but Here moves out of range.
Here uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei Chung.
The fighters circling - Here throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Here stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung misses with a low kick.
Here moves away from the strike by Fei Chung.
Here takes a swing at Fei Chung's ribcage but misses.
Fei Chung scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fei Chung ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Here tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fei Chung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Here closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fei Chung circles away.
Wu Fei Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Fei Chung slams his shin into Here's torso.
A jab from Here finds it's way through Fei Chung's defenses.
Wu Fei Chung is winning the standup battle so far.
Fei Chung staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Here tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fei Chung was well out of range. Poor timing from Here.
Fei Chung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fei Chung wants it to stay on the feet.
Here misses the shot to the body.
Here throws a lazy uppercut
and Fei Chung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Here misses with a jab to the body
and Fei Chung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fei Chung is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Here.
Fei Chung stuns Here with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fei Chung scores with a jab to the head.
Here with a jab.
Here tries to clinch
and Fei Chung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Fei Chung.
Here is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Here decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fei Chung's guard.
Here throws a big right hand that misses.
Here trying to control the position from guard on top but Fei Chung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fei Chung looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung pulls Here in close to prevent any damage.
Fei Chung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Here defends well.
Here trying to control but Fei Chung is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Here looking to pass the guard.
Here trying to move into half guard but instead Fei Chung has managed to sweep!
Here can't keep his opponent in guard - Fei Chung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Here wants to improve his position but Fei Chung is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Here does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fei Chung trying to pass the guard but Here defending well.
Wu Fei Chung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fei Chung is trying to control. Here wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fei Chung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fei Chung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Here is just riding it out for now. Fei Chung eventually gives up the hold.
Fei Chung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Here wants to improve his position but Fei Chung is controlling well.
Fei Chung is looking to take a break and control but Here is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Here regains full guard. Nicely done.
Here keeping moving, preventing Fei Chung from controlling successfully.
Fei Chung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Here controlling Fei Chung's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wu Fei Chung dominated that second round.
That's time! Fei Chung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Here punishes Fei Chung's body with a nice straight punch.
Here moves in looking to clinch but Fei Chung pushes him off.
Here moves in looking to clinch but Fei Chung pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fei Chung.
Here shoots in for a takedown but Fei Chung shows good takedown defense.
Here closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fei Chung is trying to control Here's posture but Here avoids it.
Here has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fei Chung!
Here misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Here takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fei Chung slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chung is trying to get back to full guard.
Here missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Here throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fei Chung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Here looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Here trying to control but Fei Chung is working from the bottom.
Here content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Here stopping the sweep attempt from Fei Chung.
Here is pushing down on Fei Chung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fei Chung is fighting to maintain full guard but Here has managed to sneak the leg through.
Here not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fei Chung is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung works his way to full guard. Good work.
Here postures up.
Here is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Here throwing strikes but missing.
Fei Chung is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fei Chung trying to pass the guard but Here defending well.
Here tries to get to full guard but Fei Chung has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung is working for a submission of some sort.
Fei Chung prevents Here from improving his position.
Here actively working from the bottom here.
Here is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Your Name Here has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fei Chung is pressing down on Here's thigh, looking to free his foot. Here is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Here is pressing down on Fei Chung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Here throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fei Chung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Here 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.
Fei Chung wants to control from the top but Here keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Your Name Here comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fei Chung has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wu Fei Chung!
A victorious Wu Fei Chung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Your Name Here had this to say: 'Ay Caramba.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bastyn Dall (ranked 352 p4p, 39 weight class) and Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 157 p4p, 18 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dall might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beast. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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150 lbs
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147 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
26 - 20 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bastyn Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quentin DeBramalo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeBramalo jabs at Dall's body.
That kick from Dall tenderised DeBramalo's leg. DeBramalo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall throws the left hand but DeBramalo avoids the punch easily.
DeBramalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeBramalo scores with a body shot.
Dall takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Dall misses
and DeBramalo counters with a good low kick that Dall was not able to check.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
DeBramalo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dall finds it's way round the side to connect with DeBramalo's head.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeBramalo as he avoids it easily.
DeBramalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching DeBramalo on his heels. He'll look to pass DeBramalo's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Dall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and DeBramalo dives on top into guard.
Dall working a defensive guard but DeBramalo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dall is not content to let DeBramalo control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is looking to reverse the position.
DeBramalo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dall is trying to control DeBramalo's posture but DeBramalo avoids it.
DeBramalo wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy.
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.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DeBramalo has control of an arm but Dall manages to advance to DeBramalo's back!
DeBramalo tries to roll but Dall sticks to his back.
DeBramalo keeps trying to improve his position.
Dall is looking for the choke from the back position but DeBramalo is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dall looking for the RNC.
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.
I would not like to be DeBramalo right now.
Dall looking to break DeBramalo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. DeBramalo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dall will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
DeBramalo breaks Dall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
DeBramalo wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
DeBramalo stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
DeBramalo is pushing down on Dall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dall is fighting to maintain full guard but DeBramalo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dall is looking for a sweep. DeBramalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeBramalo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo is working for a submission of some sort.
Dall tries to get to full guard but DeBramalo has control of the leg.
Dall keeping hold of DeBramalo's head, controlling as best he can.
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 Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeBramalo pinned against the cage. DeBramalo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
DeBramalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeBramalo scrambles back to his feet.
DeBramalo throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.
DeBramalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped DeBramalo's head back.
Dall gets a takedown into half guard.
DeBramalo keeping hold of Dall's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall trying to work for an americana but DeBramalo has managed to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dall slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for DeBramalo!
DeBramalo is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeBramalo is looking to escape.
DeBramalo can't escape the position.
Dall wants to control the pace but DeBramalo is squirming around nicely.
DeBramalo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to control the pace but DeBramalo is squirming around nicely.
DeBramalo tries to hold on but Dall postures up.
Dall looking for a guillotine from mount but DeBramalo is having none of it.
Dall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But DeBramalo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from DeBramalo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dall keeping full guard, as DeBramalo tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeBramalo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastyn Dall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
DeBramalo swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
A good leg kick by DeBramalo.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DeBramalo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dall - the referee stops the clock and DeBramalo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dall. DeBramalo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dall looks to land a right hand but DeBramalo moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dall.
Dall tries to land a front kick but DeBramalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall lands a jab to DeBramalo's midsection.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeBramalo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeBramalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall is looking to slow DeBramalo down with leg kicks.
A jab from DeBramalo misses.
DeBramalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from DeBramalo misses.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeBramalo misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBramalo. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Dall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bastyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Dall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeBramalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
DeBramalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and DeBramalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall jabs DeBramalo right on the nose. DeBramalo blinks but takes it well.
Quentin DeBramalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Dall.
Dall looks to throw the jab but DeBramalo is out of range.
DeBramalo tries to move into range but Dall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBramalo thuds a left hand into Dall's body.
DeBramalo takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
A big left from DeBramalo misses.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall scores with a nice right hand.
DeBramalo stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeBramalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dall punishes DeBramalo's body with a nice straight punch.
DeBramalo blocks a jab.
Dall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeBramalo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but DeBramalo is retaining full guard.
Dall is sitting in close to DeBramalo's body. DeBramalo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dall is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dall is tapping! That was a very nice submission by DeBramalo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Quentin DeBramalo!
Quentin DeBramalo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 193 p4p, 4 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 1500 p4p, 57 weight class). Von Ketler comes to the cage accompanied by Bonecracker- Shocore. Jones has chosen Take my hand as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ketler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Von Ketler stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Ketler.
Jones has hold of one of Von Ketler's legs. Von Ketler is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ketler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones wants to control from the top but Von Ketler keeps moving.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Ketler is retaining full guard.
Von Ketler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jones prevents Von Ketler from improving his position.
Von Ketler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Von Ketler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von Ketler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones is thwarting Von Ketler's attempts to control the position.
Von Ketler wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Von Ketler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones prevents Von Ketler from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Von Ketler defends it.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Von Ketler is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler is trying is best to control the position here.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Ketler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Von Ketler is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Ketler is looking to get back to full guard here but Jones has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jones trying to control the action but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Von Ketler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Von Ketler is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ketler misses the target.
A lazy left from Von Ketler finds it's target.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones passes Von Ketler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Von Ketler is working away.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Von Ketler is defending well.
Von Ketler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Von Ketler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Ketler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones tries to roll over but Von Ketler keeps him under control.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ketler pulls his head out easily.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Von Ketler wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Von Ketler landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Ketler trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Ketler won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Von Ketler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Ketler is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Von Ketler controlling from side mount.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Von Ketler is chipping away with strikes.
Von Ketler wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Von Ketler working the ground and pound from side control.
Von Ketler decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Von Ketler's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good exchange - Von Ketler coming out on top.
Von Ketler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eksem Von Ketler is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Ketler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Ketler looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ketler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Von Ketler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Ketler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Von Ketler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Von Ketler is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Jones!
Brian Jones is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Brian Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Eksem Von Ketler had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zang Zhai (ranked 114 p4p, 13 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 212 p4p, 25 weight class). Zhai comes to the cage accompanied by Sampans. Tree Knee Dad is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Not Falling by Mudvayne. Venum Tree Knee Dad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhai throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Zhai thuds his right hand into Tree Knee Dad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhai throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
Zhai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tree Knee Dad.
A jab lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Decent striking displayed by Tree Knee Dad there.
Tree Knee Dad with a jab.
Zhai throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhai thuds a left hand into Tree Knee Dad's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai checks a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Zhai is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhai throws out the jab.
Zhai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhai is looking to score with low kicks.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but Zhai avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a right hand. Zhai shakes it off.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai works the jab nicely.
Zhai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhai misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai scores with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhai misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Zhai throws an off balance right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhai thinking.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Zhai blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tree Knee Dad sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and clinches up with Zhai, looking for a takedown. Tree Knee Dad pushes Zhai against the cage but Zhai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Zhai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai tries to land a front kick but Tree Knee Dad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tree Knee Dad wants to land a leg kick but Zhai is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a good cross that connects.
Zhai moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Zhai looks for the body kick but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Zhai.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Zhai blocks it.
Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a combination but Zhai avoids it well.
Zhai looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
Zhai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zhai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tree Knee Dad can pounce on him.
Zhai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zhai throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Zhai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Tree Knee Dad misses
and Zhai counters with a thumping low kick.
Tree Knee Dad tries for a takedown but Zhai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zhai throwing a counter right hand but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
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!
Zhai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai looks for the body kick but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad needs to keep his hands up - Zhai had a free shot at his head there.
Tree Knee Dad takes one on the button.
Tree Knee Dad thuds his right hand into Zhai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Zhai moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhai misses the target.
Zang Zhai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhai's sensitive parts.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a combination but Zhai avoids it well.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Zhai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zhai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zhai slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
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 Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zhai thumps Tree Knee Dad with a low kick.
Zhai cracks Tree Knee Dad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zhai lands a lovely overhand right.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
Zhai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Zhai misses with the body kick
and Tree Knee Dad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhai's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to score with low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Zhai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tree Knee Dad throws an off balance right hand
and Zhai counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to score with low kicks.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
A leg kick checked by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad punishes Zhai's body with a nice straight punch.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhai is looking to land body kicks.
Zhai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a low kick but Zhai moves his leg out of the way.
Zhai moves out of range of the leg kick from Tree Knee Dad.
And Zhai counters with a quick kick to the body but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Zhai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zhai staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai lands with a nice body kick.
Zhai misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zhai scores with a sloppy right hand. Tree Knee Dad should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Zhai.
Zhai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhai throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Zhai strikes.
Zhai tries to close the distance and clinch but Tree Knee Dad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhai.
Zhai lands a glancing blow to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Zhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Zhai blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a kick to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
Zhai needs to keep his hands up - Tree Knee Dad had a free shot at his head there.
Tree Knee Dad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Zhai's shoulder, as Zhai tries to avoid the shot.
Zhai is looking to counter punch.
Zhai misses with a hook.
Zhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zhai is looking to land body kicks.
Zhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zhai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Zhai blocks it.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai throws the kick towards the body but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Zhai's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Zhai misses.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai scores with a nice strike.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a low kick, right behind Tree Knee Dad 's knee.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Zhai throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice strike.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Zhai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice strike.
Zhai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zhai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zhai.
Zhai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
It looked like Zhai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhai defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zhai looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhai tests Tree Knee Dad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Zhai saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad lands a head shot.
Zhai slips under a jab.
Zhai moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Zhai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai looks to land a body kick but Tree Knee Dad moved away.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zhai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Tree Knee Dad counter with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
Zhai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhai dips to his left and cracks Tree Knee Dad with an uppercut!
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhai throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Zhai throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tree Knee Dad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhai throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhai.
Zhai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Zhai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zhai moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tree Knee Dad thinking.
Tree Knee Dad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhai slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tree Knee Dad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhai misses with a leg kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad sizes up Zhai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Zhai strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A bone on bone clash there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the leg kick.
Zhai thumps Tree Knee Dad with a low kick.
Zhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhai staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that Zhai ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhai also avoids with ease.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Zhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhai misses with a looping right.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Tree Knee Dad. That snapped Zhai's head back.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhai but Zhai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zhai misses with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tree Knee Dad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
A jab from Zhai misses.
Zhai wants to clinch up but Tree Knee Dad keeps it at a distance.
Zhai misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a series of wild punches.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zhai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zhai throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Zang Zhai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhai.
Good work by Tree Knee Dad as he checks the leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Zhai is out of range.
Zang Zhai is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zhai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Zhai slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
Zhai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tree Knee Dad just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zhai throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zhai.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Zhai misses the body punch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a double jab
and Zhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhai connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhai throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhai checks a leg kick.
Zhai lands a nice shot that snaps Tree Knee Dad's head back.
Zhai throws a combination that misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhai tries to land a front kick but Tree Knee Dad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai is looking to land body kicks.
Tree Knee Dad connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Zhai's defenses.
Zhai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhai counters with a nice body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhai off the cage and back into range.
Zhai misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Zhai is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tree Knee Dad, as that shot connected.
Jab by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Zhai looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhai, not yet.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Zhai is working from the bottom.
Zhai wants to sweep but no luck.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Zhai keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Zhai is keeping the position.
Zhai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad is fighting to break Zhai's control of his arms but Zhai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zhai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhai throws an off balance right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhai throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Zhai rushes Tree Knee Dad and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad pushes off an throws an elbow but Zhai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zhai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhai presses Tree Knee Dad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhai tries to throw a body punch but Tree Knee Dad avoids it by throwing Zhai back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad successfully pulls guard.
Zhai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tree Knee Dad is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Zhai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tree Knee Dad is proving hard to escape from.
Zhai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tree Knee Dad being controlled here, momentarily.
Tree Knee Dad working a defensive guard here.
Zhai trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Zhai tries to clinch but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
Zhai lands a head shot.
Zhai slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Zhai lands a jab.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a low kick nicely.
Zhai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it well.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhai in his tracks.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai checks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from Tree Knee Dad tenderised Zhai's leg. Zhai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zhai lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Zhai connects with a high kick.
Zhai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the head.
Tree Knee Dad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhai's elbow.
Zhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad pulls Zhai into guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Zhai from controlling successfully.
Zhai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tree Knee Dad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tree Knee Dad trying to keep a closed guard but Zhai is proving a slippery customer.
Zhai advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zang Zhai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zhai 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zang Zhai!
Zang Zhai retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Zang Zhai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Venum Tree Knee Dad was interviewed post fight and said '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.
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