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C4 - XXXII - Williams v Diesel PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malaya Zemlya (ranked 4569 p4p, 7006 weight class) and Luka Delija (ranked 570 p4p, 689 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malaya Zemlya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luka Delija!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zemlya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Delija momentarily.
Delija keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zemlya.
Zemlya closes the distance and clinches.
Zemlya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemlya misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemlya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zemlya misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Zemlya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Delija displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zemlya up against the cage.
Delija blocking some punches.
Zemlya swings wildly with an uppercut but Delija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delija blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Zemlya.
Delija wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from Zemlya.
Zemlya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Delija's efforts to push away.
Zemlya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zemlya misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Zemlya.
Delija is trying to pull guard but Zemlya has him pressed against the cage.
Malaya Zemlya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Delija.
Zemlya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zemlya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zemlya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Delija blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zemlya as Delija tries to tie him up.
Zemlya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delija backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemlya.
Zemlya pushes Delija back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zemlya lands with a right to the head.
Zemlya tries a body shot but Delija blocks it.
Zemlya lands a shot to the body.
Delija takes a shot to the head.
Zemlya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemlya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delija blocking some punches.
Zemlya working aggressively here.
Zemlya digs a right hand underneath Delija's ribcage. Delija let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Zemlya.
Delija looks winded!
Zemlya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delija fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zemlya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zemlya lands a nice uppercut.
Zemlya swings wildly with an uppercut but Delija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delija tries to pull guard but Zemlya holds him up against the cage and eventually Delija drops back down to his feet.
Delija is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zemlya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zemlya lands with a light punch inside.
Zemlya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delija is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zemlya is defending well.
Delija lands a nice uppercut.
Zemlya gets through Delija's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delija's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zemlya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemlya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delija backwards.
Zemlya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zemlya throws a head punch that misses.
Zemlya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delija.
Delija jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zemlya walks away with a smile on his face. Delija gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zemlya throws a series of punches but Delija moves out of range.
Delija has his takedown stuffed
and Zemlya counters with a nice uppercut.
Zemlya tests Delija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zemlya catches Delija with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 Delija is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delija is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Zemlya doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Delija crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Delija's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malaya Zemlya!
Malaya Zemlya tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elrick Lee (ranked 7108 p4p, 4524 weight class) and Dante Fortune (ranked 612 p4p, 488 weight class). Dante Fortune is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elrick Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dante Fortune!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee tries to land a front kick but Fortune steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee avoids the body shot from Fortune.
Fortune shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fortune was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fortune remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fortune is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lee looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fortune gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lee is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fortune lets go of the hold and Lee can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dante Fortune!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rene Lavice (ranked 2819 p4p, 24094 weight class) and Johnny Sins (ranked 409 p4p, 790 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rene Lavice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Sins!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sins.
Lavice attempts a counter takedown but Sins avoids it well and moves away.
Sins slips a straight right by Lavice.
Sins flicks out a counter leg kick but Lavice steps away.
A shot to the body from Lavice misses
and Sins counters by clinching up.
Lavice avoiding damage as Sins throws knees to the body.
Sins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lavice tries to break the clinch but Sins is controlling the position.
We've been hearing reports that Lavice has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sins is struggling to control the position.
Sins lands with a light punch inside.
Sins is pushing Lavice up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lavice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sins misses with a knee to the head.
Sins digs a right hand into Lavice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lavice's gas tank.
Sins lands a knee to the head.
Sins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sins misses with a knee to the head.
Lavice displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sins up against the cage.
Sins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lavice backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Sins.
Sins just leaning against Lavice, taking a breather.
Lavice letting Sins take a breather here.
Sins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sins gets through Lavice's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lavice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lavice trying to stall but Sins improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lavice tries to break the clinch but Sins is controlling the position.
Sins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lavice up against the cage.
Sins landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Rene Lavice has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lavice tries to stall but Sins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sins tries a knee to the head but Lavice blocks it.
Sins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sins misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lavice avoids it.
Sins tries to throw a body punch but Lavice avoids it by throwing Sins back against the cage.
Sins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lavice displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sins up against the cage.
Sins throws a punch but it's blocked by Lavice.
Sins tries to land a knee to the head but Lavice blocks with his arms.
Sins landing knees to the body.
Sins tries a knee to the head but Lavice blocks it.
Sins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sins misses with a knee to the head.
Sins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lavice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sins as Lavice tries to tie him up.
Sins misses with some punches.
Sins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sins tries a body shot but Lavice blocks it.
Sins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sins tries a knee to the head but Lavice blocks it.
Sins tries to work over Lavice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sins misses with a knee to the head.
Sins avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lavice avoiding damage as Sins throws knees to the body.
Sins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lavice in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lavice is breathing heavily.
Sins is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Sins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rene Lavice's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lavice cracks a nice hook into Sins's ribs.
Lavice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sins.
Sins feints a counter leg kick.
Lavice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab-cross combination lands for Sins and sends Lavice crashing to the mat! Sins follows him down to the mat - Lavice regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Lavice looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavice looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Sins.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lavice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sins is working away from the top position though.
Sins is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavice is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sins drops an elbow to the side of Lavice's head.
Sins working Lavice over with strikes.
Lavice looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sins working Lavice over with strikes.
Sins lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sins lands a nice short elbow.
Sins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sins trying to control the action but Lavice is working from the bottom.
Sins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lavice!
Sins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lavice's face.
Sins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavice tries to hold on but Sins postures up.
Sins cracks Lavice with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
 Lavice is rocked!
Lavice is trying to escape the mount.
Sins working the ground and pound effectively.
Sins landing shots from mount.
Lavice is in a horrible position here. Sins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Lavice is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lavice in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sins wants to control the pace but Lavice is squirming around nicely.
Sins unloading with bombs!
Sins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sins dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sins with good strikes from the mount here!
Lavice manages to control the position for a moment.
Sins postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Lavice bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sins and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Sins!
Johnny Sins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yusuf Mammadov (ranked 3119 p4p, 4491 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 416 p4p, 562 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yusuf Mammadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Mammadov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mammadov connects with a body shot.
Ortega avoids the head kick by Mammadov.
Mammadov 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.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Mammadov forces Ortega back against the cage and clinches.
Mammadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortega.
Mammadov has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mammadov.
Mammadov lands a nice uppercut.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
Mammadov tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
Mammadov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammadov has Ortega pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ortega has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega tightens his grip and picks Mammadov up, before dumping him to the ground. Mammadov manages to land in guard.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortega postures up.
Ortega won't allow Mammadov to sweep him here.
Ortega connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortega lands a couple of digs.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Mammadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega lands a couple of elbows.
Mammadov 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.
Mammadov looking to control.
Ortega is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortega defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ortega thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ortega advances to half guard.
Mammadov is pressing down on Ortega's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ortega throwing strikes from guard but Mammadov blocks nicely.
Mammadov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortega's guard.
Mammadov preventing the sweep.
Ortega keeps trying to improve his position.
Mammadov controlling from the top position.
Mammadov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortega is keeping the position for now.
Ortega trying to control the position.
Ortega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ortega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mammadov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mammadov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov is working hard here to advance position.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
Ortega has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mammadov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ortega.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ortega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mammadov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mammadov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mammadov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mammadov working the ground and pound but Ortega is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mammadov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ortega has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mammadov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ortega is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuf Mammadov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ortega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Mammadov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mammadov is looking to counter punch.
Ortega throws a right hand that misses
and Mammadov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ortega moves out of range as Mammadov strikes.
And Ortega tries to counter it with a takedown but Mammadov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mammadov leaves Ortega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mammadov throwing a counter right hand but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Ortega lands a jab to Mammadov's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Mammadov as Ortega shoots in.
Yusuf Mammadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Ortega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mammadov's hands.
Ortega is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mammadov's half guard.
Noah Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammadov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mammadov is controlling Ortega's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura but Mammadov is defending well.
Ortega prevents Mammadov from improving his position.
Ortega is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mammadov looking for submissions off his back.
Ortega looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mammadov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortega pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortega lands strikes from half guard.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Mammadov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega controlling the pace.
Mammadov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mammadov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mammadov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortega pulls his head out easily.
Ortega thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mammadov's head.
Mammadov controlling the position for now.
Ortega looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mammadov is not content to let Ortega control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov wants to get back to full guard.
Ortega is thwarting Mammadov's attempts to control the position.
Mammadov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mammadov is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortega looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mammadov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mammadov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortega.
Mammadov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mammadov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mammadov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
Mammadov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mammadov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mammadov keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Mammadov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ortega 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.
Ortega stopping the sweep attempt from Mammadov.
Ortega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mammadov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mammadov rushes Ortega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Mammadov.
Mammadov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Ortega blocking some punches.
Mammadov presses Ortega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ortega wants a takedown but no success here.
Mammadov scores with a shot to the side of Ortega's head.
Mammadov lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Mammadov.
Mammadov throws a head punch that misses.
Mammadov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammadov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ortega blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mammadov.
Mammadov lands with a light punch inside.
Ortega prevents a body shot from Mammadov.
A nice left hand lands by Mammadov.
A nice left hand lands by Mammadov.
Mammadov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammadov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ortega or not.
Mammadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov lands a nice uppercut.
Mammadov pushes Ortega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortega looking to slow down the pace here.
Mammadov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammadov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mammadov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
Mammadov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortega.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortega works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mammadov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortega's guard.
Mammadov works over Ortega with some ground and pound from guard.
Mammadov passes Ortega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mammadov passes to side control.
Mammadov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mammadov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ortega's legs.
Ortega manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mammadov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ortega is just riding it out for now. Mammadov eventually gives up the hold.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
Mammadov is nestled in close to Ortega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mammadov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ortega tries to get to full guard but Mammadov has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ortega tries to roll over but Mammadov keeps him under control.
Ortega is trying to control but Mammadov passes into side control!
Ortega wants to control but Mammadov postures up.
Mammadov advances nicely into full mount.
Mammadov is working for a guillotine from mount but Ortega frees his head quite easily.
Ortega working to try and regain half guard.
Ortega is squirming around, avoiding Mammadov's attempts to control the action.
Ortega is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuf Mammadov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mammadov 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuf Mammadov!
After the fight, Yusuf Mammadov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Nicks (ranked 3715 p4p, 4264 weight class) and Hunter Acosta (ranked 408 p4p, 460 weight class). Leon Nicks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hunter Acosta's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leon Nicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Acosta!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicks misses with a few strikes there.
Nicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nicks avoids the body shot from Acosta.
Nicks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Acosta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicks manages to avoid it.
Nicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acosta.
Nicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicks throws a shot to the body.
Acosta misses the shot to the body.
Acosta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Acosta counters with a nice body shot.
Acosta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Acosta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nicks has time to react.
It looks like Leon Nicks has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acosta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Acosta throws a combination. Nicks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Acosta slips under a jab.
Acosta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicks throws an overhand right that lands on Acosta's shoulder, as Acosta tries to avoid the shot.
Nicks misses with the combination.
Acosta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Acosta. Those never looked like landing.
Leon Nicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicks misses with a straight right.
Acosta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nicks with a body shot.
Acosta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nicks misses with a double jab.
Nicks misses the shot to the body.
Acosta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Nicks.
Acosta misses with a body shot.
Nicks looks to land a right hand but Acosta moved out of range.
Acosta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicks finds it's way round the side to connect with Acosta's head.
Acosta tries to bum rush Nicks with a series of wild strikes but Nicks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Acosta defending well as Nicks loads up on a big left hand.
Acosta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Acosta scores with a one two! Nicks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Acosta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicks.
Nicks is looking to counter punch.
Acosta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Acosta throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicks.
Acosta misses with an uppercut. Nicks saw that one coming.
It looked like Nicks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicks scores with a jab to the body.
Acosta looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicks is just out of range.
Acosta cracks Nicks with a good jab.
Acosta misses with a lunging right hand
and Nicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Acosta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicks misses with a wild combination.
Acosta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A combination from Nicks does no damage.
Acosta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nicks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Acosta back to the cage. Nicks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 It looks like Hunter Acosta has been cut.
Nicks misses with a few strikes there.
Acosta throws a counter combo.
Nicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acosta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Acosta fails to land with a series of punches.
Nicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acosta moves away.
Acosta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Acosta moves out of range of the strikes.
Acosta moves out of range as Nicks strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Nicks - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acosta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Acosta just misses with a punch to the body.
Acosta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Acosta staying out of range there.
Nicks throws a right and a left that Acosta avoids nicely.
Acosta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nicks lands with a good body shot.
Nicks misses with a hook
and Acosta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nicks is breathing heavily.
Acosta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Acosta jabs Nicks right on the nose. Nicks blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicks. Acosta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Acosta swings for the body but Nicks moves out of range.
Nicks tests Acosta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Leon Nicks will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nicks throws a right hand that Acosta ducks under and follows up with a left that Acosta also avoids with ease.
Nicks lands a jab to the nose.
Acosta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nicks rather than just go for the knockout.
Nicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Acosta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicks slips a jab and a cross from Acosta.
Nicks scores with a nice right hand.
Acosta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicks counters with a two punch combo.
Acosta is rocked!
Nicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Acosta manages to avoid it.
Nicks throws a series of punches but Acosta moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acosta! But no joy.
Nicks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Acosta is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicks finish him?
Nicks misses the shot to the body.
Acosta seems to have recovered his senses.
Nicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Acosta might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nicks has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicks misses with a jab to the body
letting Acosta counter with a right hand.
Nicks misses with a looping right.
Nicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Acosta.
Leon Nicks is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Acosta does no damage.
Nicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Acosta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicks staying out of range there.
Nicks is looking for a counter combo.
Nicks dodges the punch combination from Acosta.
Nicks slips a jab and a cross from Acosta.
Nicks throws a big shot that misses.
Nicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Acosta slips under a jab.
Nicks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Acosta backs up against the cage.
Nicks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sloppy strikes from Acosta. Those never looked like landing.
Acosta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicks manages to avoid it.
Acosta misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta stalks Nicks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nicks's face. Nicks staggers backwards, shaken.
Leon Nicks's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Acosta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nicks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acosta.
Nicks throws a big counter combination but Acosta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Acosta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nicks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nicks throws a right hand that misses
and Acosta counters with a one-two to the body.
Nicks misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Nicks. That snapped Acosta's head back.
Nicks clobbers Acosta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Acosta tries to move into range but Nicks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Acosta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Acosta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Acosta is just out of range.
Acosta feints a jab promting Nicks to slip. Acosta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nicks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acosta.
Acosta slips under a jab from Nicks.
Acosta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Acosta throws a right and a left that Nicks avoids nicely.
Nicks throws a looping overhand right but Acosta ducks down to avoid it.
Nicks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Acosta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Acosta there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acosta misses the shot to the body.
Nicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Acosta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leon Nicks's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nicks misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicks throws a shot from downtown. Acosta moves away and avoids it.
Nicks misses with a left hand
and Acosta counters with a two punch combo.
Acosta slips a straight right by Nicks.
Acosta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nicks with a body shot.
Nicks dodges the punch combination from Acosta.
Nicks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Acosta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Acosta throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acosta lands a body shot.
Nicks throws a looping overhand right but Acosta ducks down to avoid it.
Acosta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nicks.
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 Leon Nicks will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nicks misses with an uppercut
and Acosta counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicks throws a right hand that Acosta ducks under and follows up with a left that Acosta also avoids with ease.
Nicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Acosta.
Nicks is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicks. Acosta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Acosta was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicks.
Acosta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Acosta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nicks circles away quickly and effectively.
Nicks ducks under a wild hook from Acosta.
Nicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicks throws a jab when Acosta was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Acosta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nicks misses with a two punch combination.
Acosta misses with a hook. Nicks ducked under it nicely.
Nicks misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Nicks misses.
Nice defenses there by Nicks.
Nicks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Acosta's head backwards.
Nicks scores with a hook.
Leon Nicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acosta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicks moves away.
Nicks scores with the left hand. Acosta knows he should have avoided that one.
Nicks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Acosta lands a jab to Nicks's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicks throws out a loose jab but Acosta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Acosta misses with a series of wild punches.
Acosta throws a lazy right hand but Nicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicks catches Acosta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Nicks misses.
Acosta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nicks misses with a jab to the body
letting Acosta counter with a right hand.
Acosta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nicks counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Acosta down! Nicks is looking to finish but Acosta is intelligently defending himself.
Nicks sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Acosta doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Nicks paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Acosta - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hunter Acosta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randal Graves (ranked 2933 p4p, 3783 weight class) and Thibbledorf Pwent (ranked 329 p4p, 417 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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Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randal Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thibbledorf Pwent!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pwent rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graves throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Graves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Graves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pwent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pwent throws a right and a left that Graves avoids nicely.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pwent.
Pwent misses with a combination
and Graves counters with a big uppercut that knocks Pwent off his feet! Graves dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Thibbledorf Pwent has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pwent is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Graves scoring with punches from side control.
Graves working away.
Pwent takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves cracks Pwent with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Graves immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Pwent is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Graves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randal Graves!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juanito Escobar (ranked 1985 p4p, 3462 weight class) and Forrest Gump (ranked 299 p4p, 490 weight class). Gump has chosen Andre Nickatina, Falling to the Top as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Excellent boxer
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juanito Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Forrest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gump takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gump scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar lands a jab-cross combination.
Gump throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gump misses with an uppercut.
Escobar is looking to counter punch.
Gump catches Escobar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gump throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
Gump is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar counters with a huge right that knocks Gump out cold! Escobar is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juanito Escobar!
A relieved looking Juanito Escobar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Forrest Gump spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to Jenny'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Michael Stanley (ranked 1414 p4p, 2353 weight class) and Demetrius Jackson (ranked 221 p4p, 330 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Michael Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demetrius Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Stanley throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson tries to clinch but Stanley is having none of it.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Stanley down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stanley or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanley at a distance.
Stanley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanley.
Stanley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson slips under a jab from Stanley.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Stanley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Stanley is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Stanley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley blocks a low kick nicely.
Stanley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
Stanley is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanley with a nice cross.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Stanley lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stanley looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stanley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson moves out of range as Stanley strikes.
Jackson takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stanley misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Stanley misses.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Stanley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Stanley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson throws a push kick but Stanley slaps the foot to one side.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Stanley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Stanley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stanley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Stanley misses with a low kick.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Stanley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanley throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson jabs at Stanley's body.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Stanley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Stanley slips under a jab.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanley.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
Stanley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Stanley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Stanley shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stanley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Stanley.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Stanley moves out of range easily.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stanley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Stanley is out of range.
Stanley walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Stanley lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stanley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a jab to Stanley's midsection.
Stanley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Stanley ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Stanley's shoulder, as Stanley tries to avoid the shot.
Stanley misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stanley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stanley is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stanley gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stanley wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Demetrius Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stanley motions for Jackson to come forward. Stanley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demetrius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stanley lands with a good body shot.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Stanley slips the punch.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stanley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Stanley's ribs.
Jab by Jackson.
Stanley shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanley staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanley misses the target.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Stanley checks it.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Stanley looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Stanley tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Stanley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demetrius Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Stanley's belly button to the back.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Stanley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stanley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tries to work over Stanley's front leg with a kick but Stanley checks it.
Stanley misses with a low kick.
Stanley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Michael Stanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanley tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanley scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson digs a good hook to Stanley's body.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stanley.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Stanley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Stanley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Stanley moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Stanley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stanley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a hook but Stanley blocks it.
Stanley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson defending well as Stanley loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Stanley slams his shin into Jackson's torso.
Stanley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Stanley ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanley swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanley tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard.
Stanley passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson trying to control but Stanley postures up.
Stanley stalling away here and it's allowed Jackson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stanley is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson wants to control the position but Stanley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stanley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stanley controlling the pace for now.
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 Roger Michael Stanley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson clinches.
Stanley scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Stanley improves position.
Stanley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stanley.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanley tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stanley throws a head punch that misses.
Stanley has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Stanley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Stanley tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Stanley.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stanleys head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Michael Stanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Stanley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanley needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley lands a body shot.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Stanley.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Stanley's head.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stanley tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Stanley back against the cage.
Stanley can't break the clinch.
Stanley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stanley controls his hands.
A short right from Jackson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Stanley has Jackson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stanley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackson tumbling to the mat - Stanley dives into Jackson's guard.
Jackson pulls Stanley in close to his closed guard and prevents Stanley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Stanley from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stanley wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Stanley manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Jackson is right now.
Stanley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jackson tries to bench press Stanley off him but Stanley keeps the position.
Jackson tries to escape but Stanley is in control.
Stanley working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stanley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four 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.
Stanley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stanley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson wants to control but Stanley postures up.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Stanley is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Stanley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stanley throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stanley misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Stanley shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Stanley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demetrius Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Jackson!
After the fight, Demetrius Jackson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Might Lightning (ranked 1160 p4p, 1460 weight class) and Mike Green (ranked 167 p4p, 214 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Might Lightning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Green!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning misses with a lunging right hand
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lightning throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lightning jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lightning misses with a left hand
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Lightning misses.
Green now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lightning misses with a head kick.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lightning throws a counter high kick but Green was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lightning takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Might Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Lightning misses its intended target.
Green has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Lightning throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lightning on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightning cracks Green with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lightning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lightning avoids the body shot from Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning misses the body punch
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lightning throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Lightning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green swings for the body but Lightning moves out of range.
Lightning is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Green.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lightning. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lightning avoids the body shot from Green.
Lightning connects with a jab.
Green connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lightning throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lightning misses the target.
Green moves out of range as Lightning strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lightning. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Green releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lightning was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Green is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lightning rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lightning.
Lightning is looking to counter punch.
Lightning misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Green avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Lightning.
Lightning throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Green lands a nice hook to Lightning's body. Lightning takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lightning.
Lightning misses with a straight right.
Green doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lightning lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lightning delivers a nice body kick.
Lightning throws a front kick that sends Green stumbling back into the cage.
Lightning takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Green.
Lightning fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lightning misses with an uppercut.
Lightning throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Lightning misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a nice leg kick.
Lightning takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lightning looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lightning scores with a nice strike.
Green lands a leg kick that knocks Lightning off balance momentarily.
Lightning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Green swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lightning.
Green doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green with a nice cross.
Lightning throws a body shot but no joy.
Lightning scores with a sloppy right hand. Green should have avoided that one.
Green blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for Lightning.
Green lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Lightning.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Green cracks Lightning with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Green has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lightning to stand back up!
Lightning is rocked!
Lightning misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Lightning is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lightning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green throws out a counter right but Lightning avoids it with no problem.
Lightning walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Green swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Green!
An out of breath Mike Green thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Larry Williams (ranked 380 p4p, 871 weight class) and Hayn Diesel (ranked 54 p4p, 129 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Diesel's choice of entrance music: Outerspass - Der Pump. The key to victory for Larry Williams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hayn Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Diesel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice body shot.
Diesel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diesel misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diesel thinking.
Larry Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayn Diesel.
Williams throws a hook but Diesel blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diesel.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Diesel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Diesel is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
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.
Williams won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Diesel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Williams has his hands clasped together around Diesel's back. He's all about the action.
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
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.
Williams is doing well to control the position and prevent Diesel from advancing to side control.
Diesel is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage.
Diesel is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now.
Diesel is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Williams lands with a hook. Diesel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Hayn Diesel has been cut.
Hayn Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Diesel has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diesel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Williams.
Diesel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diesel gets control of Williams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diesel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diesel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diesel is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Williams rolls with it to try and escape but Diesel cranks on the arm and Williams is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hayn Diesel!
Hayn Diesel is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Hayn Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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pop
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