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WCF WNF 48: Bardia vs Kraus PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 5614 p4p, 5550 weight class) and Jennson Jameison (ranked 557 p4p, 553 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameison clinches up against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Jameison has him pressed against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Jameison keeps him there for the moment.
Jameison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Jameison with that takedown attempt.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Jameison circles away.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Jameison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jameison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Jameison is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jameison persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing Jameison any problems.
Jameison has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jameison postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Jameison tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Jameison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jameison is stalling in the full guard.
Jameison wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Jameison wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Jameison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameison has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smith sneaks out the side door and pushes Jameison away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jameison forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Jameison tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith tries to circle away but Jameison has him pinned against the cage.
Smith is trying to stall.
Jameison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jameison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jameison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jameison with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jameison regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Smith wants to control from the top but Jameison keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith trying to control but Jameison is working from the bottom.
Jameison doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Jameison.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jennson Jameison will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jameison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jameison shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Jameison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jameison forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Jameison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jameison working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith tries to pull guard but Jameison holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Jameison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Jameison counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jameison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to control but Jameison is working from the bottom.
Jameison wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to take a breather but Jameison is having none of it.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameison is looking to improve his position.
Jameison is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jameison is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jameison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jameison is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Jameison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jameison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameison moves into the clinch.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jameison is defending well for now.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Jameison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameison moves into the clinch.
Smith is trying to break free.
Jameison breaks the clinch.
Jameison closes the distance and clinches.
Jameison lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameison successfully pulls guard.
Jameison working a defensive guard here.
Jameison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith stays in close to Jameison's body and controls the position.
Smith distracts Jameison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jameison has a takedown stuffed.
Jameison clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jennson Jameison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith tries to clinch but Jameison is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jameison misses.
Jameison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jameison somewhat.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Jameison moves his leg out of the way.
Smith has Jameison up against the cage in a clinch.
Jameison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Jameison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jameison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Jameison tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jameison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jennson Jameison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jameison counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jameison forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Jameison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jameison manages to break the clinch.
Jameison misses with the combination.
Jameison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jameison off to one side.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Jameison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Jameison on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameison moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jameison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jameison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jameison is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Jameison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jameison controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jameison, up you get!
Jameison blocks a head kick by Smith.
A good leg kick by Jameison.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jameison as he avoids it easily.
Jameison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameison tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jameison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jameison has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jameison drags the fight down to the ground.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jennson Jameison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jennson Jameison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jennson Jameison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jameison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jennson Jameison!
In defeat, John Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'he did a great job'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Trayans (ranked 2568 p4p, 2935 weight class) and Pascal Barao (ranked 300 p4p, 332 weight class). Trayans comes to the cage accompanied by Non-Natty Anthem. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Trayans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascal Barao!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barao controlling from the top position.
Barao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trayans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Let's hope that Barao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trayans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barao is in Trayans's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barao tries to free his leg and advance position but Trayans is retaining full guard.
Barao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barao won't allow Trayans to get back to his feet.
Barao sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Barao might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Trayans throws a head kick that misses.
Barao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trayans as he avoids it easily.
Trayans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trayans's guard.
Trayans has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barao has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Barao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trayans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barao tightens his grip and picks Trayans up, before dumping him to the ground. Trayans manages to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barao prevents Trayans from getting back to his feet.
Barao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Barao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Trayans to the ground. Barao is now in Trayans's guard.
Trayans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barao controls the pace.
More stalling from Barao.
Barao passes Trayans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trayans!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barao controlling his opponent.
Trayans is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Barao controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barao with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Barao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Trayans tries to sprawl but Barao drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barao looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trayans is looking to get back to is feet but Barao passes into side control.
Barao happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Barao.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trayans thows a leg kick but Barao checks it
and Barao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barao gets the takedown into side control.
Barao controls the position from side control.
Barao is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Barao the control monster continue. Boring.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barao closes the distance and clinches up with Trayans, looking for a takedown. Barao pushes Trayans against the cage but Trayans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barao throws a head kick that misses.
Barao closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trayans quickly recovers to half guard.
Trayans is trying to stand back up but Barao is controlling him
Barao tries to pass to full mount but Trayans defends it.
Trayans is trying to stand up here but Barao is controlling him well.
Tom Trayans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barao is taking a breather. Trayans says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Trayans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barao pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pascal Barao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Barao!
Our winner, Pascal Barao, 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.
Tom Trayans spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym, gotta make more games #5%'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Harrington (ranked 2823 p4p, 5134 weight class) and Dar Jee (ranked 138 p4p, 239 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jee's choice of entrance music: Everybody Knows My Name. Dar Jee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jasper Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dar Jee!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jee connects with a nice cross there... Harrington is looking wobbly and Jee recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Harrington to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Jee jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dar Jee!
A less than humble Dar Jee misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Blood (ranked 2058 p4p, 2760 weight class) and Joe Senior (ranked 294 p4p, 382 weight class). The key to victory for Tim Blood has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Senior!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Senior manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Senior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Senior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blood slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blood postures up in Senior's guard and throws a big left but Senior blocks it.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Senior trying to keep a closed guard but Blood is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Senior misses.
Blood closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Senior quickly recovers to half guard.
Blood trying to control the pace.
Blood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Senior sees it coming and defends easily.
Senior moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Senior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Blood's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood has gone for a leg lock! Senior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blood's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Senior working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Senior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senior slips nicely into half guard.
Senior prevents Blood from improving his position.
Blood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood trying to control but Senior postures up.
Senior seems to be looking for submissions.
Senior looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blood gets full guard.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Senior from controlling successfully.
Senior forces his way into half guard.
Blood gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Senior tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Senior trying to control the position but Blood is working away.
Blood is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Senior tries to move into full mount but can't pass Blood's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tim Blood will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blood moves into range and clinches up with Senior.
Blood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Senior's elbow.
Blood decides to pull guard.
Senior drops back looking for a leg! Blood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blood manages to kick Senior off! Senior jumps back into Blood's guard.
Senior trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior looking to sit in guard and control but Blood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blood trying to control but Senior is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senior looking for a sweep. Not yet Senior, not yet.
Blood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blood throws a strike but Senior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Senior trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood is trying to keep Senior in close.
Tim Blood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Senior trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Senior is proving a slippery customer.
Blood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Senior passes Blood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood wants to improve his position but Senior is controlling well.
Senior is thwarting Blood's attempts to control the position.
Blood is looking to improve his position.
Senior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Senior's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Senior's back!
Senior breaks Blood's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Blood wants to sweep but no luck.
Senior pushes down on Blood's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Senior wants to take a breather but Blood is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senior might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blood is trying to maintain the position but Senior is very close to passing his half guard.
Blood won't allow Senior to pass to mount.
Senior trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
Senior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Senior tries to pass to full mount but Blood defends it.
Senior lands strikes from half guard.
Senior stalling.
Blood wants to get back to full guard.
Blood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blood throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Senior postures up and lands a big shot to Blood's brow.
Blood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Senior's guard.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Blood will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Blood gets caught napping as Senior dives in and scores a takedown. Blood manages to retain guard.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Senior from controlling successfully.
Blood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Senior is aware though and is defending well.
Senior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Senior wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blood has escaped and now he's on top!
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Senior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Senior is on top in guard.
Blood working for a triangle but Senior defends it easily.
Senior trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Senior wants to free his trapped foot but Blood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Senior seems to be working for a kimura but Blood defends the submission attempt.
Blood wants to control but Senior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Senior prevents Blood from improving his position.
Blood wants to control but Senior is keeping busy.
Senior is looking for a kimura here.
Joe Senior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Senior trying to pass the guard but Blood defending well.
Senior moves into full mount! Blood won't be happy about that!
Blood slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Senior trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Senior is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senior trying to pass the guard but Blood defending well.
Senior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blood is looking to improve his position.
Senior trying to mount his opponent but Blood defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood wants to control but Senior is keeping busy.
Tim Blood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Senior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blood has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Senior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blood 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tim Blood!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 1079 p4p, 2044 weight class) and Darrion Vaughn (ranked 66 p4p, 109 weight class). Tzeng comes to the cage accompanied by Mantra Chant. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darrion Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tzeng fails with the takedown.
Tzeng looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vaughn!
Tzeng is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vaughn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tzeng happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tzeng has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tzeng tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn is letting Tzeng control him for a moment.
Tzeng tries for a kimura but Vaughn is defending well.
Tzeng is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vaughn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tzeng tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tzeng has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vaughn trying to remain calm as Tzeng controls from the top position.
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.
Tzeng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaughn keeps working.
Tzeng thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vaughn parries the strikes from Tzeng easily there. Tzeng is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vaughn to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tzeng tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tzeng has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vaughn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng has hold of Vaughn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vaughn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vaughn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tzeng.
Tzeng is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vaughn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tzeng thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tzeng looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vaughn is on top in guard.
Tzeng working for a triangle but Vaughn defends it easily.
Vaughn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Tzeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vaughn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tzeng. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzeng controls Vaughn momentarily but Vaughn frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shu Fang Tzeng dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tzeng moves out of range of the strikes.
Tzeng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Tzeng.
Tzeng jumps guard but Vaughn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaughn to keep the fight standing.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaughn to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Vaughn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vaughn tries to break the clinch but Tzeng is controlling the position.
Tzeng looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng looking for a takedown.
Tzeng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vaughn smiles and moves away.
Tzeng tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vaughn defends well and Tzeng ends up having to push Vaughn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Vaughn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tzeng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vaughn walks away with a smile on his face. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vaughn feints the counter takedown.
Vaughn tries a head kick but it misses.
Tzeng attempts a counter takedown but Vaughn avoids it well and moves away.
Vaughn dips to his left and cracks Tzeng with an uppercut!
Vaughn stalks Tzeng and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tzeng's face. Tzeng staggers backwards, shaken.
Vaughn stalks Tzeng and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tzeng's face. Tzeng staggers backwards, shaken.
Vaughn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tzeng counters with a takedown into side control.
Vaughn sneaks out the side door and pushes Tzeng away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Tzeng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Darrion Vaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaughn throws a body punch but Tzeng moves out of range.
Vaughn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tzeng at a distance.
Tzeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vaughn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tzeng closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vaughn to the mat! Vaughn manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng is pushing down on Vaughn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vaughn is fighting to maintain full guard but Tzeng has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tzeng maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vaughn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tzeng has cracked it and Vaughn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tzeng!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Shu Fang Tzeng thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jett Denovan (ranked 2133 p4p, 2381 weight class) and Brendan Schlaub (ranked 247 p4p, 277 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jett Denovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brendan Schlaub!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Schlaub - just one landing.
Denovan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schlaub's guard.
Schlaub wants to get back to his feet but Denovan passes into half guard.
Denovan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Denovan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schlaub to regain full guard.
Denovan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denovan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denovan trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlaub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denovan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlaub looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlaub, not yet.
Schlaub seems keen to control Denovan's posture.
Denovan stands up over Schlaub, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schlaub keeping moving, preventing Denovan from controlling successfully.
Denovan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Denovan postures up and lands a big shot to Schlaub's brow.
Denovan trying to control but Schlaub is working from the bottom.
Denovan throws a big right hand that misses.
Denovan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Denovan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schlaub's waist but Schlaub gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denovan off to one side.
Schlaub has Denovan up against the cage in a clinch.
Schlaub works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schlaub stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Denovan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schlaub prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schlaub.
Schlaub has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Denovan after a bit of a struggle.
Schlaub has Denovan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schlaub pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Denovan tumbling to the mat - Schlaub dives into Denovan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denovan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schlaub defends well.
Schlaub is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denovan looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Schlaub is defending well. Denovan quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Schlaub has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Denovan celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jett Denovan!
Jett Denovan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KO GEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce White Jr (ranked 660 p4p, 849 weight class) and Adam Johnson (ranked 77 p4p, 97 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce White Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! White Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson has his foot on White Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. White Jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Johnson has managed to lock this one up! Can White Jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Johnson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Johnson!
Our winner, Adam Johnson, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poncho Alejandro Hernan Pizarro Cortez (ranked 1096 p4p, 1935 weight class) and Richard Komakech (ranked 48 p4p, 73 weight class). Cortez comes to the cage accompanied by La Bamba. Poncho Alejandro Hernan Pizarro Cortez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Komakech's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Poncho Alejandro Hernan Pizarro Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Komakech!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez works the jab nicely.
 It looks like Richard Komakech has been cut.
Cortez lands a jab.
Poncho Alejandro Hernan Pizarro Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Komakech staying out of range there.
Cortez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cortez jabs at Komakech's body.
Cortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Komakech avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Cortez.
Cortez throws a jab when Komakech was well out of range.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komakech.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
Komakech ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Cortez slips under a jab.
Cortez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Cortez misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cortez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Komakech - the referee stops the clock and Cortez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Komakech. Cortez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Komakech lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Komakech connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cortez's hands.
Komakech keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortez.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
Komakech throws out a counter right but Cortez avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Komakech.
Komakech scores with a head kick. Cortez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Komakech finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cortez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Komakech lands a really nice looking cross but Cortez seems unphased.
A jab from Cortez finds it's way through Komakech's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Komakech is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortez.
Cortez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cortez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Komakech slips the punch.
Komakech misses with a hook
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand.
Cortez slips under a jab from Komakech.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Komakech scores with a jab.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
Cortez throws out a loose jab but Komakech uses good head movement to avoid it.
Komakech swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez slips under a jab.
Komakech fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Komakech ducks down to avoid it.
Komakech throws a hook but Cortez avoids it easily.
Cortez throwing a counter right hand but Komakech manages to avoid it.
Cortez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Komakech on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Komakech just misses with a punch to the body.
Komakech defending well as Cortez loads up on a big left hand.
Cortez lands a nice hook to Komakech's body. Komakech takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Komakech looks winded!
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Komakech ducks straight into an uppercut from Cortez and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Komakech manages to regain guard straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Komakech is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Komakech preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Komakech keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Komakech really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cortez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cortez won't allow Komakech to get back to his feet.
Komakech pulls Cortez in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez looking to pass the guard.
Cortez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Komakech, up you get!
Cortez lands with a straight right. Komakech didn't see that one coming.
Komakech ducks straight into an uppercut from Cortez and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Komakech manages to regain guard straight away.
 Komakech is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poncho Alejandro Hernan Pizarro Cortez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Komakech's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cortez tries to clinch but Komakech moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Komakech. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Komakech out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Poncho Alejandro Hernan Pizarro Cortez!
Poncho Alejandro Hernan Pizarro Cortez 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Efraim Turban (ranked 1059 p4p, 1060 weight class) and Frederick Zwirn (ranked 133 p4p, 134 weight class). Turban comes to the cage accompanied by Nadav Guedj - Golden Boy . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efraim Turban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frederick Zwirn!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zwirn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turban sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zwirn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut lands for Zwirn. That snapped Turban's head back.
Zwirn gets a clinch.
Turban tries to work over Zwirn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zwirn misses with an elbow over the top.
Turban tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turban avoids a wild elbow strike from Zwirn.
Zwirn prevents a body shot from Turban.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zwirn.
Turban lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zwirn lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Efraim Turban has been cut.
Zwirn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zwirn stalls.
Turban tries to throw a body punch but Zwirn avoids it by throwing Turban back against the cage.
Zwirn pushes Turban back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Turban is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turban struggles to land a body shot inside as Zwirn controls his hands.
Oh Turban is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zwirn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zwirn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Zwirn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwirn has Turban pressed against the cage. He pushes Turban back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Zwirn throws a beautiful elbow that sends Turban crashing to the floor! Zwirn piles on the pressure with more strikes! Turban is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederick Zwirn!
Frederick Zwirn opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bardia Farrokhzad (ranked 176 p4p, 808 weight class) and Harti Kraus (ranked 13 p4p, 48 weight class). Farrokhzad's entrance music is Iranian Baloch - This Is A Catch. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kraus's choice of entrance music: New World Symphony 4th Movement. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bardia Farrokhzad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harti Kraus!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrokhzad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Farrokhzad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Farrokhzad lands a slapping body shot.
Kraus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farrokhzad was covering up waiting for the punch and Kraus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kraus works over Farrokhzad with some ground and pound from guard.
Kraus trying to control but Farrokhzad is working from the bottom.
Kraus looking to sit in guard and control but Farrokhzad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farrokhzad is working Kraus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kraus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farrokhzad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Farrokhzad working some strikes from top position.
Farrokhzad lands a couple of digs.
Kraus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farrokhzad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrokhzad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farrokhzad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farrokhzad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Farrokhzad throwing strikes but missing.
Kraus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farrokhzad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kraus's head.
Kraus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farrokhzad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Farrokhzad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farrokhzad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farrokhzad has managed to get both his arms back between Kraus's legs - danger averted.
Kraus looking for a guillotine here but Farrokhzad defends easily.
Farrokhzad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Farrokhzad chips away with some ground and pound.
Kraus is rocked!
Kraus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kraus is still in real trouble! Can Farrokhzad finish him?
Farrokhzad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kraus seems to have recovered his senses.
Farrokhzad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Farrokhzad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farrokhzad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Farrokhzad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraus looking for a guillotine here but Farrokhzad defends easily.
Farrokhzad is working Kraus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Farrokhzad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kraus has his foot on Farrokhzad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farrokhzad works his way back into a safe position though.
Farrokhzad landing some decent shots from guard.
Farrokhzad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kraus's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farrokhzad works over Kraus with some ground and pound from guard.
Farrokhzad stopping the sweep attempt from Kraus.
Kraus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kraus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farrokhzad gets to his feet and stands over Kraus, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kraus felt that one! Farrokhzad unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kraus from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bardia Farrokhzad!
Bardia Farrokhzad retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Bardia Farrokhzad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Harti Kraus spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to Bardia. He's a good champion. Wasn't my night tonight. No excuses to be had, he was better. We will meet again though, make no mistake about it. This isn't the last you've seen of me.'.
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