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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tunzo Fuhn (ranked 6607 p4p, 25294 weight class) and Nardo Wick (ranked 348 p4p, 384 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tunzo Fuhn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nardo Wick!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Fuhn.
Fuhn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fuhn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuhn misses the shot to the body.
Fuhn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tunzo Fuhn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Wick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fuhn back to the cage. Wick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fighters circling - Wick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuhn misses with a kick to the body.
Fuhn scores with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fuhn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fuhn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fuhn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuhn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fuhn tries for a takedown but Wick circles away easily
and Wick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Wick. No joy for Fuhn on that attempt.
Fuhn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fuhn tries a low kick but Wick avoids it.
Fuhn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuhn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fuhn with a poor takedown
letting Wick counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Fuhn's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tunzo Fuhn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wick blocks the body kick.
Wick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wick avoids a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fuhn.
Fuhn misses with a leg kick
and Wick counters with a stiff right hand.
Wick moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuhn scores with a spinning back kick!
Fuhn throws the kick towards the body but Wick avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wick avoids a kick to the body.
Wick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fuhn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wick.
Fuhn half committed to a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fuhn slips under a jab.
Fuhn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fuhn moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuhn feinted with a counter takedown.
Wick blocks a head kick by Fuhn.
It seemed like Wick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuhn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fuhn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fuhn is breathing heavily.
Fuhn lands a front kick.
Fuhn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuhn thows a leg kick but Wick checks it
enabling Wick to counter with a crisp jab.
Fuhn throws a lazy body kick
and Fuhn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuhn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuhn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wick moves out of range as Fuhn strikes.
Nardo Wick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Wick misses.
A low kick from Fuhn is predictable there
and Wick counters with a stiff right hand.
Wick fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Wick as he connects with a hook.
 Fuhn is rocked!
Fuhn throws a leg kick
and Wick counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Fuhn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wick cracks Fuhn on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fuhn falls backwards against the cage. Wick follows up with more strikes that drop Fuhn to his knees. Wick keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fuhn! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nardo Wick!
Nardo Wick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tolya Magomedov (ranked 24703 p4p, 2413 weight class) and Micah Spinks (ranked 378 p4p, 157 weight class). Micah Spinks 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tolya Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micah Spinks!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinks lands a head shot.
Spinks rushes Magomedov and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Magomedov is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Spinks piles on the pressure and Magomedov crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Spinks!
During a confident post fight interview, Micah Spinks 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mapple Syrup (ranked 24827 p4p, 2661 weight class) and Dwight Schrute (ranked 678 p4p, 360 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dwight Schrute 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 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mapple Syrup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwight Schrute!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syrup gets tackled into the cage by Schrute. Schrute maintains the clinch.
Schrute gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Syrup pulls Schrute in close to prevent any damage.
Schrute tries to free his leg and advance position but Syrup is retaining full guard.
Syrup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Syrup on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Syrup tries to get out of the position.
Schrute trying to control but Syrup is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrute tries to free his leg and advance position but Syrup is retaining full guard.
Schrute slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schrute has control of an arm but Syrup manages to advance to Schrute's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrup controls the action.
Syrup is persistently looking for the submission but Schrute is defending it well.
Syrup has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schrute's body.
Schrute tries to roll but Syrup sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schrute is still trying to improve position.
Syrup knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schrute on the ground.
Schrute rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Syrup is thwarting Schrute's attempts to control the position.
Syrup slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schrute is doing well to control the position and prevent Syrup from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syrup throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schrute to regain full guard.
Syrup content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Syrup really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Syrup lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schrute trying to keep a closed guard but Syrup is proving a slippery customer.
Schrute had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Syrup defends it easily.
Syrup looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syrup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schrute has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Syrup has managed to get both his arms back between Schrute's legs - danger averted.
Syrup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Syrup trying to control the position from guard on top but Schrute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Syrup controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syrup wants to stand but Schrute is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwight Schrute will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schrute connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.
Syrup feints and as Schrute raises his hands in defense, Syrup changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Syrup is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schrute is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Syrup is aware though and is defending well.
Syrup preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syrup makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schrute has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schrute lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Syrup looking for subs off his back but Schrute has passed one foot through into half guard.
Schrute seems to be working for a kimura but Syrup defends the submission attempt.
Mapple Syrup overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schrute is just content to waste time from the top position. Syrup takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schrute trying to control the position from guard on top but Syrup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schrute stopping the sweep attempt from Syrup.
Syrup has momentary wrist control but Schrute slips an elbow through the middle.
Syrup keeping moving, preventing Schrute from controlling successfully.
Syrup wants to control the position but Schrute says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Schrute has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schrute is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Syrup trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schrute is thwarting Syrup's attempts to control the position.
Schrute is working for a submission of some sort.
Schrute is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schrute is keen to just control but Syrup is a slippery customer.
Syrup preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syrup trying to control but Schrute postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Schrute showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mapple Syrup's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Syrup is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schrute's half guard.
Schrute won't allow Syrup to pass to mount.
Syrup trying to control from half guard but Schrute is working away.
Schrute wants to improve his position but Syrup is controlling well.
Syrup wants to stand but Schrute has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syrup is thwarting Schrute's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute is looking for a sweep. Syrup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schrute wants to control but Syrup is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schrute wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schrute decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Syrup wants to improve his position but Schrute is controlling well.
Schrute wants to pass to mount but Syrup is defending the position.
Schrute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Syrup keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrup is looking for a sweep. Schrute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Syrup trying to control here.
Syrup blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schrute.
Schrute moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Syrup.
Schrute tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Syrup keeps Schrute under control for a moment.
Dwight Schrute is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute wants to control but Syrup is keeping him busy.
Syrup seems a little lost for a moment, as Schrute dominates the positioning.
Syrup tries to control but Schrute manages to take his back.
Schrute is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Syrup is defending well though. Schrute let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syrup is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syrup fending off the submission attempt from Schrute.
Schrute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Syrup knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Syrup for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syrup is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Schrute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schrute 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Schrute!
A victorious Dwight Schrute thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Laite Knowteese (ranked 4493 p4p, 1691 weight class) and Aaron Tate Jr (ranked 491 p4p, 218 weight class). Aaron Tate Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Laite Knowteese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Tate Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate Jr tests Knowteese's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tate Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tate Jr sizes up Knowteese with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knowteese is rocked!
Tate Jr cracks Knowteese with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Knowteese falls to his knees and Tate Jr doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Tate Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ries (ranked 1105 p4p, 2747 weight class) and Punchy Cartwright (ranked 146 p4p, 337 weight class). Cartwright has chosen A Pound of Flesh as his entrance music. Eric Ries could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Punchy Cartwright's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Ries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punchy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ries staying out of range there.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time.
Cartwright sizes up Ries with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cartwright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ries avoids it really well and circles away.
Cartwright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ries circles away quickly and effectively.
Ries was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cartwright lands a jab-cross combination.
Ries lands a head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Eric Ries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punchy Cartwright.
Cartwright throws out a loose jab but Ries uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ries.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ries to the ground. Cartwright is now in Ries's guard.
Ries uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartwright is defended easily by Ries.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ries.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut. Ries saw that one coming.
Cartwright shoots in but Ries avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ries tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cartwright wants to counter with a clinch but Ries pushes him away.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Ries is just out of range.
Cartwright throws a right and a left that Ries avoids nicely.
Ries lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ries digs a good body shot into Cartwright's ribs.
Eric Ries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Cartwright. Those never looked like landing.
Ries appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ries turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ries explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ries bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cartwright looks winded!
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Ries avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ries continues to drive forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Cartwright.
Ries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Ries.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Ries.
Ries throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ries.
Ries swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Ries buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Ries shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright throws a counter combo.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Ries.
Cartwright throws a front kick aimed at Ries's knee but Ries avoids it well.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Ries.
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Ries gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ries.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ries cracks Cartwright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ries takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cartwright takes a kick to the side of the head.
 Cartwright is rocked!
Ries lands the left hand.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Ries finish him?
Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time.
Cartwright looks to land a combination but Ries avoids it well.
Ries lands a really nice looking cross but Cartwright seems unphased.
Cartwright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cartwright drops his hands momentarily and Ries needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Cartwright just on the top of the head. Cartwright drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Cartwright - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Ries!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Epolito (ranked 930 p4p, 2798 weight class) and Waramunt Haber Jr (ranked 110 p4p, 282 weight class). Anthony Epolito 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Epolito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waramunt Haber Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epolito connects with a crisp jab.
Epolito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Epolito scores with a shot to the body.
Haber Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Epolito.
Haber Jr misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
Epolito misses with a lunging right hand
and Haber Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haber Jr misses with a straight right.
Haber Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Epolito connects with a jab.
Haber Jr is rocked!
Haber Jr gets tackled into the cage by Epolito. Epolito maintains the clinch.
Haber Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Epolito finish him?
Epolito lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito gets through Haber Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haber Jr breaks from the clinch.
Haber Jr misses with a body shot.
Haber Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haber Jr looks up at the clock. Bad move! Epolito lands a right hand from hell, dropping Haber Jr. Epolito pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
A determined Anthony Epolito didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Murphy (ranked 1195 p4p, 1118 weight class) and Necmettin Hoca (ranked 159 p4p, 150 weight class). Murphy's entrance music is I'm Shipping Up To Boston- Dropkick Murphy's. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Necmettin Hoca!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy is looking to clinch but Hoca is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Hoca.
Hoca misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.
Murphy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoca has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hoca tries to improve position but can't.
Hoca can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoca stops Murphy from passing to mount.
Hoca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoca is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Murphy controlling from mount.
Hoca is looking to improve his position but Murphy isn't that keen on the idea.
Murphy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to control the pace but Hoca is squirming around nicely.
Murphy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hoca is holding on tight.
Hoca tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.
Murphy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hoca working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoca reaches up to try and pull Murphy in and control his posture, but Murphy latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Hoca taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Murphy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Liam Murphy waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 1294 p4p, 923 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 141 p4p, 108 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux drives through and clinches with Azevedo Souza against the cage.
Azevedo Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Azevedo Souza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dux.
Azevedo Souza is trying to pull guard but Dux has him pressed against the cage.
Azevedo Souza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dux working aggressively here.
Dux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azevedo Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Dux.
Azevedo Souza blocking some punches.
Dux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Azevedo Souza lands a glancing blow to the side of Dux's head.
Some wild striking there from Dux.
Azevedo Souza throwing a counter right hand but Dux manages to avoid it.
Dux throws out a loose jab but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azevedo Souza's hands.
Azevedo Souza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dux's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dux throws out the jab.
Dux staying out of range there.
Azevedo Souza throws out a loose jab but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dux wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza looking for a triangle here. Dux is fighting it but it looks tight! Azevedo Souza pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dux is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Azevedo Souza 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jani Honkanen (ranked 558 p4p, 155 weight class) and Phuc Dat Bich (ranked 78 p4p, 28 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jani Honkanen!
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, Phuc Dat Bich!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bich darts in trying to clinch
and Honkanen counters with a shoot takedown. Bich fights it but they end up in guard.
Honkanen 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.
Bich has his foot on Honkanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honkanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Bich is trying to keep Honkanen in close.
Honkanen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Honkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bich is retaining full guard.
Bich managing to control the position.
Honkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bich seems keen to control Honkanen's posture.
Honkanen 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.
Bich is looking for a triangle here but Honkanen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bich tries to control but Honkanen manages to take his back.
Bich is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bich fending off the submission attempt from Honkanen.
Bich can't escape the position.
Bich wants to control his opponent's hands but Honkanen gets his hands free.
Bich felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bich manages to reverse the position and now he's in Honkanen's guard. Nice work there by Bich.
Bich trying to control the position from guard on top but Honkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bich preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bich wants to control from the top but Honkanen keeps moving.
Honkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bich is aware though and is defending well.
Bich stands and throws Honkanen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Honkanen trying to remain calm as Bich controls from the top position.
Bich tries to advance to mount but can't.
Honkanen sneaks back into half guard.
Bich wants to take a breather but Honkanen is having none of it.
Honkanen won't allow Bich to pass to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bich is taking a breather. Honkanen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Honkanen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Honkanen working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bich trying to control the position from guard on top but Honkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honkanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Honkanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Honkanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bich wants to pass the guard but Honkanen is keeping the position.
Bich trying to control the position from guard on top but Honkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bich slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Honkanen tries to get to full guard but Bich has control of the leg.
Bich frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bich content just to control the position here.
Bich is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Honkanen is surviving well by controlling Bich's body position as best he can.
Bich looking to control but Honkanen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bich is looking to work his way around to Honkanen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jani Honkanen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Honkanen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bich quickly recovers to half guard.
Bich tries to get to full guard but Honkanen has control of the leg.
Bich gets full guard.
Bich has his foot on Honkanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honkanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Honkanen looking to pass the guard.
Bich trying to control the position.
Bich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Honkanen is aware though and is defending well.
Honkanen advances to half guard.
Honkanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bich tries to roll over but Honkanen keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich is trying to maintain the position but Honkanen is very close to passing his half guard.
Bich is trying to control but Honkanen passes into side control!
Honkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bich can do to turn this around?
Bich can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bich regains half guard.
Bich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Honkanen is keen to just control but Bich is a slippery customer.
Bich is holding on to half guard well.
Honkanen is looking to take a break and control but Bich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bich is trying to maintain the position but Honkanen is very close to passing his half guard.
Honkanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bich is looking to control Honkanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bich avoid being mounted?
Bich is not content to let Honkanen control the position.
Jani Honkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Honkanen wants to pass to mount but Bich is defending 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.
Honkanen is trying to work for a kimura but Bich is defending well.
Bich keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bich is trying to maintain the position but Honkanen is very close to passing his half guard.
Bich controlling the position for now.
Honkanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Honkanen works his way into full mount!
Honkanen working for a guillotine from mount but Bich is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Honkanen looking to secure an arm triangle but Bich defends it well.
Bich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Honkanen looking to secure an arm triangle but Bich defends it well.
Honkanen fails to take his opponent's back.
Bich is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen wants to take Bich's back here but Bich is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bich wants to hold on but Honkanen pushes him away.
Bich slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bich is looking to improve his position.
Honkanen 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.
Bich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bich wants to control but Honkanen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Honkanen dominated that second round.
That's time! Honkanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bich takes the fight into the clinch.
Bich jumps guard but Honkanen stands there with Bich around his waist. Bich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bich fails to pull guard.
Bich jumps guard but Honkanen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jani Honkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phuc Dat Bich.
Honkanen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bich is trying to keep an underhook but Honkanen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Honkanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Honkanen wants to control but Bich is keeping him busy.
Bich moves into full guard.
Honkanen wants to control from the top but Bich keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Honkanen is aware though and is defending well.
Bich is looking for a triangle but Honkanen pushes his legs off easily.
Bich trying to keep a closed guard but Honkanen is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bich working for a triangle but Honkanen defends it easily.
Bich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bich trying to control the position.
Honkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bich is retaining full guard.
Honkanen trying to control but Bich is working from the bottom.
Honkanen passes Bich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bich tries to get to full guard but Honkanen has control of the leg.
Honkanen passes to full mount!
Bich is trying desperately to improve position.
Honkanen moves to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bich is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bich turns into Honkanen and is now in his guard.
Bich looking to pass the guard.
Bich wants to control from the top but Honkanen keeps moving.
Bich advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Honkanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bich is staying tight to Honkanen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Honkanen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen is trying to control Bich's posture but Bich avoids it.
Honkanen is not content to let Bich control the position.
Honkanen sneaks back into half guard.
Bich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Honkanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Honkanen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Honkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bich wants to control from the top but Honkanen keeps moving.
Bich drops back looking for a leg! Honkanen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Honkanen manages to kick Bich off! Bich jumps back into Honkanen's guard.
Bich drops back looking for a leg! Honkanen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Honkanen manages to kick Bich off! Bich jumps back into Honkanen's guard.
Honkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bich defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honkanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jani Honkanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Honkanen, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jani Honkanen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noel Diaz (ranked 11 p4p, 73 weight class) and Maurice Tillet (ranked 2 p4p, 12 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Stockton Slap Song. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Noel Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maurice Tillet!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a hook but Tillet avoids it easily.
Tillet unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diaz throws a hook but Tillet blocks it.
Tillet is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Tillet didn't see that one coming.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tillet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tillet is just out of range.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Tillet lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Tillet misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Noel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillet shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Tillet finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tillet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tillet thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Tillet has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Icon Sport Laboratories. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Tillet is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillet working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz has his hands clasped together around Tillet's back. He's all about the action.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Tillet is controlling well.
Tillet drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Tillet tries to pass.
Tillet trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Tillet from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Tillet from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to keep Tillet in close.
Diaz 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.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillet scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tillet scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tillet wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tillet chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tillet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Tillet from controlling successfully.
Tillet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tillet landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz 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.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillet.
Tillet 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Tillet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Tillet dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tillet throws a poor cross that misses
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tillet shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diaz is controlling Tillet's trapped leg to prevent Tillet from advancing to side control.
Tillet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz is pressing down on Tillet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Tillet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillet wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Maurice Tillet has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tillet works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Tillet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tillet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tillet throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tillet won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Tillet wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tillet's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Tillet slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tillet wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Tillet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tillet postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Tillet slips an elbow through the middle.
Tillet working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tillet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillet wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Tillet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz is trying to hold Tillet in close to prevent damage but Tillet has managed to pass into half guard.
Tillet is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tillet 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.
Tillet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tillet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Tillet.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz is pressing down on Tillet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tillet postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Tillet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tillet gets the takedown into side control.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ground and pound from Tillet.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tillet.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tillet throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tillet's guard. Nice move by Diaz!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz won't allow Tillet to sweep him here.
Tillet throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tillet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillet wants to sweep but no luck.
Tillet is looking to sweep but instead, Diaz has passed into half guard.
Tillet trying to control here.
Tillet wants to get back to full guard.
Tillet gets full guard.
Tillet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tillet wants to hit a sweep here but Diaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tillet there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillet is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Tillet bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tillet throwing strikes but missing.
Tillet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Tillet from controlling successfully.
Tillet looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Tillet throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tillet throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tillet wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz passes Tillet's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tillet wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Tillet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillet being controlled here, momentarily.
Tillet throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Maurice Tillet just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tillet fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Tillet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tillet.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Tillet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a hook but Tillet avoids it easily.
Tillet is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tillet's head.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tillet.
Noel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Tillet.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tillet manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Tillet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Tillet's shoulder, as Tillet tries to avoid the shot.
Maurice Tillet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tillet slips a straight right by Diaz.
Tillet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Tillet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
A jab from Tillet misses.
Tillet missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tillet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Tillet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tillet tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tillet tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Tillet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Tillet shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tillet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tillet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tillet trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tillet landing some decent shots from guard.
Tillet working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillet landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tillet is aware though and is defending well.
Tillet with a nice head shot there.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Tillet defends easily.
Tillet looking to pass the guard.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tillet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tillet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tillet is one step ahead there.
Tillet is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Diaz had his way with Maurice Tillet in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tillet prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Tillet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Tillet backwards.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tillet wants a takedown but no success here.
Tillet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Tillet on that attempt.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Tillet.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Tillet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tillet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tillet gets slowly back to his feet.
Tillet is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Tillet throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Tillet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Tillet takes one on the button.
Noel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillet gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Diaz is leaning against Tillet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Tillet is rocked!
Tillet is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Tillet is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tillet to his knees! Diaz keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz is the new welterweight champion!
Noel Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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