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IFC Fight Night-Silva v Steven PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Daniels (ranked 3406 p4p, 5545 weight class) and Fabiano Martinez (ranked 409 p4p, 540 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabiano Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Martinez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martinez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martinez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniels defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels is trying to maintain the position but Martinez is very close to passing his half guard.
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez advances to half guard.
Martinez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Martinez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Daniels is surviving well by controlling Martinez's body position as best he can.
Martinez looking to secure an arm triangle but Daniels defends it well.
Daniels is working to get back to half guard.
Martinez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Daniels is now in Martinez's guard. A big mistake from Martinez there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daniels drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Daniels off! Daniels jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Martinez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Daniels 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 Martinez.
An elbow from Daniels crashes against the mat.
Daniels connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Martinez some visible discomfort.
Martinez is trying to improve his position.
Daniels trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Daniels has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Martinez is on him like a limpet, forcing Daniels back against the cage.
Daniels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martinez is defending well.
Stalling in the clinch from Martinez.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Daniels wants to break free but Martinez has control.
Martinez is struggling to control the position.
Martinez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels has Martinez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martinez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels wants a takedown but no success here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daniels throws an elbow but it misses.
Daniels jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martinez walks away with a smile on his face. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martinez as he jumps to the side.
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!
Daniels gets caught napping as Martinez dives in and scores a takedown. Daniels manages to retain guard.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daniels wants to stand and escape but Martinez is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fabiano Martinez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daniels tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Daniels looks for a takedown but Martinez sprawls well.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fabiano Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Daniels was covering up waiting for the punch and Martinez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Daniels manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Martinez.
Martinez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martinez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martinez continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniels misses with a hook. Martinez ducked under it nicely.
Martinez looking to score a takedown here. Daniels is defending well but Martinez drives through and ends up in Daniels's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Martinez pushing down on Daniels's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Daniels wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
Martinez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniels defends it well.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Martinez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fabiano Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martinez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daniels is just riding it out for now. Martinez eventually gives up the hold.
Daniels is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daniels trying to control from the bottom.
Daniels is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martinez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Daniels is defending against the submission attempts here by Martinez.
Daniels wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is working for a submission of some sort.
Daniels trying to control here.
Daniels is looking to improve his position.
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daniels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daniels is defending against the submission attempts here by Martinez.
Martinez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martinez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daniels sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown but Martinez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daniels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martinez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Daniels was covering up waiting for the punch and Martinez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Daniels is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels trying to mount his opponent but Martinez defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels wants to take a breather but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daniels is trying to control the action in half guard but Martinez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martinez is not content to let Daniels control 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.
Martinez gets back to full guard.
Daniels tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daniels defends well.
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniels is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is pushing down on Martinez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martinez is fighting to maintain full guard but Daniels has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Daniels throwing shots but Martinez is blocking nicely.
Daniels wants to pass the guard but Martinez is defending well.
Daniels is trying to control the action in half guard but Martinez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daniels gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Martinez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martinez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daniels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martinez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Daniels has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Martinez but great work by Daniels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Daniels tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martinez defends well and Daniels ends up having to push Martinez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daniels is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daniels no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez drops back looking for a leg! Daniels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daniels manages to kick Martinez off! Martinez jumps back into Daniels's guard.
Daniels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinez 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fabiano Martinez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Munoz (ranked 4031 p4p, 24562 weight class) and Andre Ducharme (ranked 497 p4p, 622 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Andre Ducharme enters 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Ducharme!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ducharme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ducharme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ducharme scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Ducharme.
 It looks like Rafael Munoz has been cut.
Munoz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 Munoz is rocked!
Ducharme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munoz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Munoz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ducharme feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Munoz crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andre Ducharme!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Oconnell (ranked 3407 p4p, 3347 weight class) and Zhang Tao (ranked 213 p4p, 209 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Oconnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhang Tao!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tao is looking to clinch but Oconnell is avoiding it.
Oconnell throws a counter high kick but Tao was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tao shoots in for a double leg but Oconnell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tao tries to close the distance and clinch but Oconnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It appears Oconnell was looking to counter with a kick there.
Oconnell has Tao up against the cage in a clinch.
Oconnell manages to pull guard.
Tao throws a big right hand that misses.
Tao has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Oconnell to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tao is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Oconnell pulls down on the head and he's put Tao to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shawn Oconnell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Turman (ranked 6484 p4p, 6185 weight class) and John Haden (ranked 545 p4p, 531 weight class). Jake Turman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Turman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Haden!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haden as he avoids it easily.
Haden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haden is fending him off so far but Turman persists. Nope, Haden circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Turman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turman goes for a double leg but Haden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haden continues to drive forward.
Haden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turman can't break the clinch.
Haden has Turman pressed against the cage, preventing Turman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Turman tries to break free but Haden pushes him back against the cage.
Turman tries to break the clinch but Haden is controlling the position.
Haden breaks from the clinch.
Turman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haden tries to avoid it but Turman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haden to the ground. Haden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turman tries for a takedown but Haden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haden lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turman is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Haden throws a shot from downtown. Turman moves away and avoids it.
Turman shoots in and drives through. Haden sprawls well.
Haden has managed to clinch.
Turman misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Haden.
It looks like Jake Turman has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turman smiles and moves away.
Turman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haden circles away.
Haden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turman pinned against the cage. Turman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haden tries to bum rush Turman with a series of wild strikes but Turman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turman.
Turman shoots in but Haden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turman circles away.
Turman tries to counter with a takedown but Haden is quick to defend against it.
Turman defending well as Haden loads up on a big left hand.
Turman closes the distance and clinches up with Haden, looking for a takedown. Turman pushes Haden against the cage but Haden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haden unleashes a big counter combination but Turman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Haden shoots in and drives through. Turman sprawls well.
Haden slaps away a takedown attempt from Turman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haden takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turman is pressed up against the cage. Haden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turman down to the mat. Turman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Haden throws a series of punches but Turman avoids them all with ease.
Haden misses with a double jab.
Haden shoots for a double leg takedown but Turman sprawls well. He's pushed Haden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haden has managed to clinch.
Turman is trying to trip Haden. He has hold of a leg but Haden is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Turman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Turman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turman throwing strikes from guard but Haden blocks nicely.
Turman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Haden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turman is aware though and is defending well.
Turman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turman passes Haden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden looks like he's trying to stand up.
Turman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turman trying to mount his opponent but Haden defends it.
Haden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haden flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turman gets tackled into the cage by Haden. Haden maintains the clinch.
Haden prevents Turman from breaking the clinch.
Haden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haden throws an overhand right that lands on Turman's shoulder, as Turman tries to avoid the shot.
Turman shoots in but Haden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Haden as Turman shoots in.
Turman closes the distance and clinches up with Haden, looking for a takedown. Turman pushes Haden against the cage but Haden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haden is looking to clinch but Turman is avoiding it.
Haden has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Haden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Turman'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.
Turman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turman misses with a takedown attempt - Haden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Haden. Those never looked like landing.
Haden doesn't manage to clinch there - Turman circles away.
Turman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haden shoots in but Turman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turman slaps away a takedown attempt from Haden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jake Turman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Haden.
Turman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John Haden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haden has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Haden clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Haden just trying to survive but Turman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Turman is looking to control Haden but Haden is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Turman keeps control of the position as Haden tries to break free.
Turman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Haden is trying to break free.
Haden just trying to survive but Turman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Turman controlling the positon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turman throwing damaging strikes from the back! Haden could be in trouble here!
Turman keeps control of the position as Haden tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Turman controlling the positon.
Turman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Haden knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Haden for a finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turman avoiding Haden 's attempts to control his hands.
Haden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haden is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Turman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turman has the hooks in. Haden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Turman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Turman scores with punches and elbows.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Haden wants to escape the position.
Turman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Haden doesn't escape.
Turman scores with punches and elbows.
Good control from Turman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turman lands a shot to the body.
Turman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Haden.
Turman looking for the choke from the back.
Haden grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Turman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Haden.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden wants to control his opponent's hands but Turman gets his hands free.
Turman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Haden doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Turman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Turman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Turman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turman tries to avoid it but Haden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turman to the ground. Turman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turman's waist but Turman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haden off to one side.
Haden misses with a body shot.
Haden wants to clinch up but Turman keeps it at a distance.
Haden stuffs the takedown attempt from Turman. Turman gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake Turman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turman dives in for a single leg takedown but Haden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turman tries to break the clinch but Haden is controlling the position.
Haden breaks from the clinch.
Turman shoots for a takedown but Haden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Turman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Haden!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Haden is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Turman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turman trying to control the position but Haden is working away.
Haden is looking for a sweep.
Haden can't do much from the bottom here.
Turman advances to mount.
Haden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turman controlling from the full mount.
Turman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Turman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turman looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Turman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Turman looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Haden really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Turman lands a big shot there that rocks Haden but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Turman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turman 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.
Turman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Haden for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Turman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Turman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haden is looking to escape.
Turman controlling the position easily from mount.
Turman wants to control the pace but Haden is squirming around nicely.
Haden is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turman controlling from the full mount.
Turman tries to control but Haden wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turman with shots to the head and body - Haden looks very uncomfortable down there.
Turman controlling the position easily from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Turman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turman 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Turman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guy Leblond (ranked 2968 p4p, 5643 weight class) and Craig LeDian (ranked 278 p4p, 403 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Leblond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig LeDian!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leblond clinches with his opponent.
Leblond gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
LeDian is doing well to control the position and prevent Leblond from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeDian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leblond is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leblond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leblond controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeDian wants to improve his position but Leblond is controlling well.
Leblond looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks LeDian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeDian is looking to improve his position.
Leblond 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.
Leblond maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! LeDian could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Leblond has cracked it and LeDian is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Leblond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guy Leblond!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Francis Gane (ranked 6487 p4p, 4773 weight class) and Islam Nurmagomedov (ranked 320 p4p, 266 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francis Gane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gane throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease.
Gane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gane misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Gane.
Nurmagomedov throws out a counter right but Gane avoids it with no problem.
Gane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Gane misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Nurmagomedov.
Gane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Gane misses with a double jab
and Nurmagomedov counters with a beautiful punch that sends Gane to the canvas!
Gane is rocked!
Nurmagomedov drops back looking for a leg! Gane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gane manages to kick Nurmagomedov off! Nurmagomedov jumps back into Gane's guard.
Oh Gane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gane has his hands on Nurmagomedov's head, controlling the position.
Gane seems to have got his legs back now.
Gane'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.
Nurmagomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gane dives on top into guard.
Gane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gane defends well.
Gane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gane scoring with some ground and pound.
Gane wants to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gane controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gane wanted to stand there but Nurmagomedov had control of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gane content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gane misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagomedov throws a one two combo.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Gane.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nurmagomedov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nurmagomedov with a nice cross.
Sloppy strikes from Gane. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Gane misses.
Gane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nurmagomedov.
Islam Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Nurmagomedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gane misses with a wild combination.
Gane looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Gane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Gane. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Gane to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Gane is defending it quite comfortably.
Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov.
Gane is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gane is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Gane defends the submission attempt.
Nurmagomedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gane defends it well.
Gane lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov.
Gane tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gane is doing well to control the position and prevent Nurmagomedov from advancing to side control.
Gane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gane is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmagomedov.
Gane pushes Nurmagomedov off looking to stand but Nurmagomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Gane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gane is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nurmagomedov cracks Gane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov scores with the left hand. Gane knows he should have avoided that one.
Gane throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Gane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice combination. Gane backs away looking to recover.
Gane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nurmagomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gane scrambles back to his feet.
Gane misses with a combination
and Nurmagomedov counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Gane! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islam Nurmagomedov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Spam (ranked 2148 p4p, 3036 weight class) and Timothy Green (ranked 276 p4p, 381 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Spam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timothy Green!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spam shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spam shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Green looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spam's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spam duly obliges.
Spam tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Spam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spam shoots and misses
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Spam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spam dives in for a single leg takedown but Green sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Green prevents a takedown attempt there.
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spam fails with a takedown attempt.
Spam has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Spam shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Spam's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spam duly obliges.
Spam darts in looking for a takedown but Green gets double underhooks and turns Spam into the cage.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spam gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Spam is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Green wants to stand but Spam is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spam drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Spam off! Spam jumps back into Green's guard.
Spam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spam slips nicely into half guard.
Green pushes Spam off but Spam dives into side control.
Spam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Green seems a little lost for a moment, as Spam dominates the positioning.
Green really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spam. 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.
Green is pushing Spam's head away, looking to escape. Spam manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee asks Spam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Spam prefers to stall for the moment though.
Spam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Green has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Green, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Spam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spam shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spam off to one side.
Spam fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Spam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spam lands with an uppercut that bounces Green off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spam or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Green on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spam shoots and misses
and Green counters with a series of strikes. Spam will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spam misses with a series of wild punches.
Spam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Spam is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Green's shoulder. That is not cool.
Spam is trying to get an arm triangle but Green is defending well.
Spam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Green has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spam tries to move to mount but Green blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spam taking a breather here.
Spam advances nicely into full mount.
Spam looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Green has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spam working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Green is trying to defend against the choke here but Spam has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Spam Tightens the hold and Green taps out furiously! Spam displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Spam!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Whittaker (ranked 2998 p4p, 2308 weight class) and Run Away (ranked 349 p4p, 272 weight class). Run Away 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Whittaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Run Away!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Away.
It looks like Tommy Whittaker has been cut.
Whittaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Away throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whittaker is looking for a counter combo.
Away misses with a hook
and Whittaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Away throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Away looks to move away, Whittaker throws a big counter combo but Away just gets out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Away there.
Away pushes Whittaker up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Away on the inside.
Whittaker gets control of Away's arms and successfully pulls guard. Whittaker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Whittaker looking for a guillotine here but Away defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Away is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Away has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Whittaker is looking for a triangle but Away pushes his legs off easily.
Away works over Whittaker with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whittaker is looking for a triangle but Away pushes his legs off easily.
Whittaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whittaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Away doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Away manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Away controlling from the top position.
Whittaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Away gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Away not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Away lands a couple of digs.
Whittaker has momentary wrist control but Away slips an elbow through the middle.
Away controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whittaker looking for a guillotine here but Away defends easily.
Away keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whittaker's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Away scoring with some ground and pound.
Away slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Away seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Whittaker is looking to improve his position.
Away has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Away lands with a punch from half guard.
Away lands strikes from half guard.
Away keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Away scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Away takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Away working the head and body with strikes.
Away looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Whittaker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Away seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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. Away connects with a nice short shot to Whittaker's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker looking for submissions off his back.
Whittaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Away has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Whittaker defend it? Away steps over the head and cranks it - Whittaker is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Run Away!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cairo Silva (ranked 2200 p4p, 5856 weight class) and Sean Stevenson (ranked 288 p4p, 573 weight class). Sean Stevenson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Cairo Silva!
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, Sean Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sean Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva is leaning against Stevenson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stevenson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stevenson looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Stevenson's ribcage. Stevenson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva is working Stevenson over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Stevenson's ribcage.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Sean Stevenson has been cut.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
 Stevenson is rocked!
A hook to the body from Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva pushes Stevenson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva pushes Stevenson against the cage. Silva is working some dirty boxing. Silva pushes off with a quick right hook! Stevenson goes down! Stevenson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Silva moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cairo Silva!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cairo Silva made sure he mentioned EFC Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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