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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaycen Solo (ranked 1153 p4p, 3016 weight class) and Ze Jiurgite (ranked 163 p4p, 383 weight class). The key to victory for Jaycen Solo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaycen Solo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiurgite defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Solo.
Jiurgite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Solo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jiurgite sprawls well. Jiurgite wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Solo gets slowly back to his feet.
Solo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jiurgite but Jiurgite pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Solo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been informed that Jiurgite has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Solo wants the takedown. Jiurgite is fighting it off but Solo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jiurgite's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Solo is defending well. Jiurgite quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Solo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jiurgite celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ze Jiurgite!
The defeated Jaycen Solo had this to say: 'Excellent job by my opponent. I look forward to learning from this experience and coming back a better fighter.'.
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BJ Barrett really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 141.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Chase Buchanan was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Irwin (ranked 2336 p4p, 2690 weight class) and Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 239 p4p, 364 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessio Da Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Irwin content to control rather than advance.
Irwin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Da Santiago for as long as he can get away with.
Da Santiago wants to get back to full guard but Irwin has passed into side control.
Da Santiago is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Irwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Irwin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Irwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Santiago sprawls well. He's pushed Irwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Da Santiago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Irwin takes a little break here. Da Santiago wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Da Santiago is trying to improve his position.
Irwin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Irwin scores with punches from side control.
Irwin controls the position.
Irwin continues to stall.
Da Santiago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Irwin.
Irwin trying to mount his opponent but Da Santiago defends it.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Da Santiago trying to hold on to Irwin's head to control him but Irwin postures up.
It looks like Irwin is going to stand back up.
Irwin controlling the action here.
Da Santiago tries to get to full guard but Irwin has control of the leg.
Da Santiago actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Da Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irwin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Irwin is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Santiago won't allow Irwin to pass to mount.
Irwin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin 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.
Irwin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Irwin controlling the action here.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Santiago can do to turn this around?
Da Santiago is in trouble now - Irwin has advanced to mount!
Irwin controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Da Santiago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Irwin controlling his opponent.
More hug and hope from Irwin.
Irwin stands up from mount. Strange move.
Da Santiago feints and as Irwin raises his hands in defense, Da Santiago changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Irwin 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.
Da Santiago pushes down on Irwin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Irwin is pressing down on Da Santiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Christopher Irwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Santiago trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Irwin managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Irwin.
Da Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.
Irwin keeping full guard, as Da Santiago tries to pass.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irwin is pulling down on Da Santiago's head. It's preventing any offense from Da Santiago, at least for the moment.
Irwin continues to hold on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.
Irwin pulls Da Santiago in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irwin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Da Santiago did well to prevent Irwin getting side control.
Irwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Da Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Santiago looking for submissions off his back.
Irwin is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irwin slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Da Santiago is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that second round.
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!
Irwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Santiago sprawls well. He's pushed Irwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Santiago gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Irwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Irwin passes Da Santiago's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Da Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily.
Irwin moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Irwin stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Irwin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Santiago is trying to get back to half guard.
Da Santiago is trying to escape the position but Irwin is controlling the position.
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.
Alessio Da Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irwin stands up and beckons Da Santiago to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Santiago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Santiago wants to clinch up but Irwin keeps it at a distance.
Irwin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin shoots for a takedown but Da Santiago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up.
Da Santiago scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Da Santiago prevents Irwin from improving his position.
Da Santiago trying to mount his opponent but Irwin defends it.
Christopher Irwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irwin wants to improve his position but Da Santiago is controlling well.
Irwin keeping hold of Da Santiago's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Da Santiago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irwin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Irwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin is holding on to half guard well.
Irwin gets back to full guard.
Irwin managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Irwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Irwin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Irwin!
A very excited looking Christopher Irwin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denis Denisov (ranked 3193 p4p, 2235 weight class) and Dar Jee (ranked 196 p4p, 134 weight class). Jee has chosen Everybody Knows My Name as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dar Jee!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov moves into the clinch.
Denisov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jee is defending well for now.
Denisov wants to take the fight to the mat but Jee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Denisov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jee is trying to break free.
Denisov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denisov is trying to drag Jee to the mat but Jee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Jee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jee is defending well.
Denisov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov tests Jee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooh!!! Jee has knocked Denisov down with a huge combo! Jee steps away and waves a wobbly Denisov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Denis Denisov has been cut.
Jee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Denisov dodges the punch combination from Jee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Denisov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Jee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Denisov.
Denisov forces Jee back against the cage and clinches.
Denisov successfully pulls guard.
Jee throws a big elbow that misses.
Denisov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Denisov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jee looking to sit in guard and control but Denisov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Denisov is controlling him.
Denisov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Denisov is controlling him.
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jee wants to get back to his feet but Denisov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Denisov stands up and waves to Jee to follow him.
Jee misses with a leg kick.
Denisov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jee struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jee tries to escape but Denisov is in control.
We've been hearing that Denisov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov taking a breather here.
Denisov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jee!
Denisov working the ground and pound effectively.
Denisov with a couple of short strikes.
Jee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Denisov lands with some strikes.
Denisov 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.
Denisov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
 Jee is rocked!
Jee tries to lock up and control but Denisov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Jee that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jee is still in real trouble! Can Denisov finish him?
Denisov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jee?
Denisov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jee badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Denisov around the waist but Denisov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Denisov is the winner by TKO! Denisov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Denisov!
Denis Denisov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dar Jee spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that was disappointing'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Cartwright (ranked 2401 p4p, 1731 weight class) and Joey Horatius (ranked 152 p4p, 102 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Horatius!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horatius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Horatius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Horatius is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cartwright can't fight it off and eventually Horatius manages to take the fight to the floor. Cartwright looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Horatius pushes his legs off easily.
Cartwright has his foot on Horatius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Horatius works his way back into a safe position though.
Horatius landing with the ground and pound.
Cartwright has momentary wrist control but Horatius slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Horatius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Horatius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Horatius lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright looking for subs off his back but Horatius has passed one foot through into half guard.
Horatius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Horatius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Horatius drops an elbow to the side of Cartwright's head.
Horatius prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Horatius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cartwright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Horatius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horatius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Horatius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
 Cartwright is rocked!
Horatius is nestled in close to Cartwright, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Cartwright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Horatius is controlling well.
Cartwright seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice strikes from Horatius there.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Horatius is controlling well.
Cartwright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Horatius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Horatius's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horatius manages to stand up with Cartwright still on his back. Eventually Cartwright drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Horatius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cartwright quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright taking some punishment here, with Horatius in his half guard.
Horatius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cartwright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Horatius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cartwright gets full guard.
Horatius postures up and lands a big shot to Cartwright's brow.
Horatius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartwright working for a triangle but Horatius defends it easily.
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horatius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Horatius works over Cartwright with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horatius is in close to Cartwright's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Horatius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Horatius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Horatius lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Horatius distracts Cartwright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horatius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Horatius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Horatius from controlling successfully.
Horatius working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Horatius has passed into half guard!
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horatius pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horatius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Horatius connects with a nice short shot to Cartwright's temple.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Horatius keeps him under control.
Horatius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horatius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Horatius lands strikes from half guard.
Horatius lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cartwright! More strikes land and this one is all over! Horatius jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Goncalves (ranked 453 p4p, 767 weight class) and Jubei Akechi (ranked 60 p4p, 102 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guilherme Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jubei Akechi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves lands a jab to the head.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goncalves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Akechi avoids the body shot from Goncalves.
Akechi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Goncalves. No joy for Akechi on that attempt.
Goncalves just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
Akechi cracks Goncalves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akechi staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.
Akechi throws an overhand right that lands on Goncalves's shoulder, as Goncalves tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Goncalves misses.
Goncalves throws a right hand that misses
enabling Akechi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goncalves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goncalves walks into a stiff left hand from Akechi.
Goncalves is looking to chop away at Akechi's legs.
Akechi with the counter takedown but Goncalves avoids it easily.
Akechi throws a poor cross that misses
and Goncalves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akechi misses with a looping left.
As Akechi looks to move away, Goncalves throws a big counter combo but Akechi just gets out of the way.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.
Goncalves avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Goncalves throwing a counter right hand but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Akechi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goncalves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Goncalves is predictable there
and Akechi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akechi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Akechi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akechi throws a big elbow that misses.
Akechi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akechi throwing strikes but missing.
Akechi postures up in Goncalves's guard and throws a big left but Goncalves blocks it.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Goncalves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goncalves looking for a sweep. Not yet Goncalves, not yet.
Akechi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goncalves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akechi trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goncalves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Goncalves misses with a hook
and Goncalves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goncalves blocks a jab.
Goncalves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goncalves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akechi to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akechi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goncalves.
Goncalves throwing a counter right hand but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Akechi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Goncalves!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Akechi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Akechi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Akechi is trying to ground and pound but Goncalves uses the momentary lack of control by Akechi to regain half guard.
Akechi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akechi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akechi is stalling here. Goncalves is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Akechi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goncalves has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Akechi tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
That's time! Goncalves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Goncalves lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Goncalves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goncalves tries to move into range but Akechi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akechi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akechi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akechi throws a hook but Goncalves avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Goncalves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Goncalves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goncalves appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goncalves misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi throws an off balance right hand
and Goncalves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Akechi finds it's way through Goncalves's defenses.
Akechi jabs Goncalves right on the nose. Goncalves blinks but takes it well.
Goncalves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akechi misses with a right hand
and Goncalves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akechi thinking.
The fighters circling - Goncalves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goncalves misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi throws a hook to the side of Goncalves's head but Goncalves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goncalves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi lands a glancing blow to the side of Goncalves's head.
Akechi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goncalves throwing a counter right hand but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Akechi.
Goncalves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akechi throws out the jab.
Akechi slips a straight right by Goncalves.
Goncalves misses with a looping right.
Jubei Akechi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi throws an off balance right hand
and Goncalves makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Guilherme Goncalves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goncalves is looking to score with low kicks.
Goncalves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akechi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goncalves misses with a hook
and Akechi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut. Akechi saw that one coming.
Akechi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goncalves.
Akechi gets a double leg takedown into Goncalves's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goncalves is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Akechi dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jubei Akechi has got the better of the ground game so far.
The strikes coming from Akechi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Goncalves is trying to buck Akechi off.
Akechi throwing strikes but Goncalves manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Akechi tries to buck Goncalves off but Goncalves is having none of it.
Akechi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is looking to take a break and control but Akechi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goncalves tries to stand but Akechi is controlling his head.
Akechi is looking to reverse the position.
Akechi wants to control but Goncalves postures up.
Akechi is looking for a sweep.
Goncalves wants to stand but Akechi is controlling his arm.
Akechi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Guilherme Goncalves will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Goncalves walks into a straight right hand from Akechi.
Nice uppercut lands for Goncalves. That snapped Akechi's head back.
Goncalves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akechi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goncalves slips under a jab from Akechi.
Goncalves throws a leg kick but Akechi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akechi with the counter takedown but Goncalves avoids it easily.
Akechi scores with a sloppy right hand. Goncalves should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi scores with the left hand. Goncalves knows he should have avoided that one.
Akechi scores with a hook.
Goncalves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akechi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goncalves tries to avoid it but Akechi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goncalves to the ground. Goncalves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves drops his hands momentarily and Akechi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akechi lands a lovely overhand right.
Akechi connects with a looping right hand.
Goncalves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akechi is able to avoid easily.
Akechi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akechi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goncalves counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akechi's knee momentarily.
Akechi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goncalves. Goncalves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goncalves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akechi throws the left hand but Goncalves avoids the punch easily.
Goncalves tries to score with a low kick but Akechi moves his leg out of the way.
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Goncalves.
Goncalves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi goes for a double leg but Goncalves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goncalves continues to drive forward.
Goncalves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goncalves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Akechi there.
Goncalves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akechi is rocked!
A jab from Goncalves finds it's way through Akechi's defenses.
Akechi is still on wobbly legs! Can Goncalves finish him?
Akechi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goncalves.
Akechi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akechi counters with a left to the body.
Akechi lands the left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Goncalves as Akechi shoots in.
Akechi seems to have recovered his senses.
Guilherme Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jubei Akechi.
Akechi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akechi feints and as Goncalves raises his hands in defense, Akechi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Akechi stops Goncalves from standing up.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
Akechi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goncalves wants to stand up but Akechi is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akechi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Akechi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Akechi stands and throws Goncalves's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Akechi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Akechi is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jubei Akechi.
Well Akechi 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Petersson (ranked 826 p4p, 1329 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 117 p4p, 204 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Petersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rickson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersson looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersson.
Peter Petersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersson misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Petersson 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.
Petersson lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Silva is stalling here. Petersson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Petersson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Petersson is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Petersson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersson wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersson is staying tight to Silva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Petersson continues to stall.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petersson is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is not content to let Petersson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersson taking a breather here.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Petersson is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petersson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Petersson wants to control but Silva passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva working away.
Silva trying to control the action but Petersson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rickson Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petersson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersson.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva slips a jab from Petersson.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Petersson is wise to it.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petersson avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petersson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is fighting to break Petersson's control of his arms but Petersson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersson keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersson wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
A little feinted left hand from Petersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Peter Petersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petersson backing away here, and Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Silva shoots in but Petersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Petersson misses the target.
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petersson looking to control.
Petersson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva has his foot on Petersson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersson works his way back into a safe position though.
Petersson looking to pass the guard.
Petersson sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Petersson from controlling successfully.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petersson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Petersson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Petersson is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rickson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petersson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petersson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peter Petersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Petersson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Petersson throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Petersson wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Petersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva trying to control but Petersson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Petersson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Petersson.
Petersson looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva moves out of range as Petersson strikes.
Petersson misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petersson as he avoids it easily.
Petersson leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva throws a right and a left that Petersson avoids nicely.
Petersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petersson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Petersson lands with a light punch inside.
Petersson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Petersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Petersson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
More hug and hope from Petersson.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersson stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Silva has Petersson pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersson 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.
Petersson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petersson defends it easily.
Petersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva working for a triangle but Petersson defends it easily.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Petersson defends easily.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersson controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Petersson.
I think Petersson 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peter Petersson!
Peter Petersson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Rickson Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'una derrota no significa fracaso, significa pararte y comenzar otra ves con mas fuerzas.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Archer (ranked 1058 p4p, 890 weight class) and Nicky Spite (ranked 157 p4p, 133 weight class). Archer comes into the arena with Wu Tang Clan - Method Man blaring out of the sound system. Nicky Spite has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jonathan Archer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicky Spite!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer throws a shot to the body.
Spite dives in and grabs Archer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Archer pushes down on Spite's head and hops out.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spite 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.
Spite with a lazy takedown attempt
and Archer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spite thinking.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
and Spite counters with a left to the body.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Spite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Archer tries to avoid it but Spite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Archer to the ground. Archer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jonathan Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Spite.
Spite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer misses with a looping left.
Spite takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer misses with a straight right.
Archer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spite has time to react.
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spite.
Spite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer misses with an uppercut.
And Spite tries to counter it with a takedown but Archer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spite blocks a jab.
Spite is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Archer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spite at a distance.
Good work by Spite as he checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Archer. Those never looked like landing.
Spite appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spite tries for a takedown but Archer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spite manages to avoid it.
And Spite tries to counter it with a takedown but Archer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Archer misses with a leg kick
and Spite counters with a single leg into guard. Archer didn't expect that.
Spite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spite looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spite working a defensive guard but Archer manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Archer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spite sneaks back into half guard.
Archer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Archer prevents Spite from improving his position.
Spite is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spite actively working from the bottom here.
Spite actively working from the bottom here.
Spite looking for submissions off his back.
Archer decides to return to a standing position.
Archer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spite shoots in but Archer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer misses with an uppercut.
Spite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer throws a jab when Spite was well out of range.
Archer with a hook.
Jonathan Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spite shoots for a takedown but Archer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spite shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Archer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Spite keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spite jumps guard but Archer stands there with Spite around his waist. Spite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Archer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Archer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spite feints the counter takedown.
Spite takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spite takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Archer slaps away a takedown attempt from Spite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spite tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Archer as Spite shoots in.
Archer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Archer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spite stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Archer misses with a double jab
and Spite counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Archer cracks a nice hook into Spite's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spite has his takedown stuffed
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
Jonathan Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Spite.
Archer throws a shot from downtown. Spite moves away and avoids it.
Spite with the counter takedown but Archer avoids it easily.
Spite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Archer tries to avoid it but Spite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Archer to the ground. Archer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Spite lands a right hook to the body.
Spite checks the leg kick nicely there.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spite is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spite swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Archer throws out a powerful jab.
Spite is rocked!
Archer shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Spite takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Archer sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Spite bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Archer!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Anderson (ranked 76 p4p, 512 weight class) and Demarcus Jackson (ranked 12 p4p, 64 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Can’t be touched . Ryan Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demarcus Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Demarcus Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Anderson 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.
Jackson cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anderson is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Jackson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Jackson got wobbled bad by a big combination! Anderson presses forward with punches and knees until Jackson stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Jackson closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Anderson!
Ryan Anderson retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Ryan Anderson 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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