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CDFC 27: Havoc vs Taylor PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Narcisse Stevie (ranked 24641 p4p, 3877 weight class) and Bartholomew Slice (ranked 670 p4p, 437 weight class). Narcisse Stevie looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Narcisse Stevie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bartholomew Slice!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Slice there.
 It looks like Narcisse Stevie has been cut.
Stevie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slice fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stevie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Slice scores with a jab to the jaw.
 Stevie is rocked!
Slice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Stevie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slice lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Stevie to his knees! Slice keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Slice!
Bartholomew Slice 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Nassir Bey (ranked 6385 p4p, 3026 weight class) and Zy Meth (ranked 602 p4p, 349 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nassir Bey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zy Meth!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Bey with that takedown attempt.
Bey tries for a takedown but Meth circles away easily
enabling Meth to counter with a crisp jab.
Bey has his takedown stuffed
and Meth counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nassir Bey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meth counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bey shoots and misses
and Meth counters with a series of strikes. Bey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bey has his takedown stuffed
and Meth counters with a stiff right hand.
Bey wants to clinch but Meth slips to the side
and Meth counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Bey's head coaches at Cozad Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bey misses with a takedown
and Meth counters with a three punch combo that has Bey backing up. Bey nods at Meth to acknowledge the strikes.
Bey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bey is breathing heavily.
Bey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bey shoots and misses
and Meth counters with a nice uppercut.
Bey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meth circles away.
Despite the aggression on Meth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bey wants to clinch but Meth slips to the side
and Meth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bey is rocked!
Meth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bey with a poor takedown
and Meth comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Bey stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Meth is on him like rabid pit bull! Bey slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zy Meth!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Vinicius (ranked 4191 p4p, 4992 weight class) and Brent Jackson (ranked 521 p4p, 577 weight class). Brent Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Vinicius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brent Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vinicius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
A little feinted left hand from Vinicius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Vinicius wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Vinicius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vinicius up against the cage.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vinicius is defending well.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Marcus Vinicius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Jackson.
Vinicius wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Vinicius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vinicius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vinicius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vinicius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Vinicius counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Vinicius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vinicius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brent Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinicius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Vinicius lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson rushes Vinicius and presses him up against the cage.
Vinicius is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Vinicius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vinicius has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Vinicius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Vinicius tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson prevents Vinicius from breaking the clinch.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vinicius tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Vinicius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vinicius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Vinicius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Vinicius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Vinicius counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Vinicius to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinicius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vinicius slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vinicius counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vinicius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vinicius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Vinicius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Vinicius is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vinicius down to the mat. Vinicius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson wants to clinch.
It looked like Vinicius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson clinches up with Vinicius and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vinicius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Vinicius working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vinicius wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Vinicius is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Vinicius is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Vinicius manages to get underhooks.
Vinicius can't break the clinch.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vinicius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vinicius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vinicius wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Vinicius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vinicius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vinicius.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vinicius connects with a body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch but Vinicius moves away
and Vinicius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Vinicius scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinicius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Vinicius is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius blocking some punches.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vinicius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marcus Vinicius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Jackson.
Vinicius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vinicius is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Vinicius is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Vinicius tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Marcus Vinicius has been cut.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Vinicius wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson keeps control of Vinicius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vinicius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Vinicius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vinicius lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Vinicius lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson rushes Vinicius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinicius.
Vinicius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Vinicius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Vinicius tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Vinicius blocks with his arms.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson jumps guard but Vinicius turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson has Vinicius pressed against the cage, preventing Vinicius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vinicius is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vinicius pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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!
Vinicius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vinicius after a bit of a struggle.
Vinicius blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Vinicius can't break the clinch.
Jackson is working for takedown but Vinicius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius breaks from the clinch.
Vinicius lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vinicius.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Vinicius counter with a right hand.
Jackson tries to clinch but Vinicius is having none of it.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vinicius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Vinicius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vinicius.
Vinicius catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vinicius's waist but Vinicius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Vinicius connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinicius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Vinicius wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Vinicius is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson prevents Vinicius from breaking the clinch.
Vinicius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Vinicius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vinicius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Vinicius back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Vinicius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson shoots and misses
enabling Vinicius to counter with a crisp jab.
Vinicius digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Vinicius jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson tries to clinch but Vinicius moves away
and Vinicius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Vinicius is avoiding it.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Vinicius tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinicius.
Jackson just leaning against Vinicius, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vinicius is defending well.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Marcus Vinicius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Jackson.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vinicius's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Vinicius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinicius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcus Vinicius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson darts in and clinches Vinicius up against the cage.
Vinicius is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Vinicius is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson keeps control of Vinicius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vinicius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vinicius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vinicius is trying to break free.
Vinicius gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Vinicius is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Vinicius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vinicius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Vinicius manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has Vinicius pressed against the cage, preventing Vinicius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinicius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson prevents Vinicius from breaking the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is trying to drag Vinicius to the mat but Vinicius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Vinicius manages to get underhooks.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vinicius is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vinicius is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Vinicius working hard to break the clinch.
Vinicius manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Vinicius counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vinicius avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Vinicius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Vinicius misses its target.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vinicius scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Vinicius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brent Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson wants to clinch but Vinicius slips to the side
and Vinicius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vinicius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vinicius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Vinicius is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Vinicius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Vinicius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Vinicius. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinicius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vinicius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vinicius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinicius.
A right-left combo lands from Vinicius.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vinicius counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Vinicius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vinicius, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Vinicius!
Marcus Vinicius made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Too weak, get some muscles to don't get controlled asshole!
HAIL SATAN! GIVE ME A TITLE SHOT'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeno Christ (ranked 4051 p4p, 3333 weight class) and Conny Ponny (ranked 502 p4p, 421 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeno Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conny Ponny!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Ponny.
Ponny misses with a series of wild punches.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Ponny manages to avoid it.
Ponny blocks a jab.
Ponny tries to counter with a clinch but Christ shakes him off and moves away.
Ponny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Christ loads up on a big right hand but Ponny slips the punch.
Ponny let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ponny looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ thuds his right hand into Ponny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ponny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ponny misses with a low kick.
Christ misses with a hook to the body
and Ponny counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponny motions for Christ to come forward. Ponny throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ponny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ throws a looping overhand right but Ponny ducks down to avoid it.
Ponny moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Ponny doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ponny throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ponny.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Ponny counters with a left to the body.
Ponny swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christ counters with a crisp one two that drops Ponny! Christ thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ponny to his feet! Ponny is in big trouble!
 Ponny is rocked!
Ponny swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christ counters with a nice right hand that sends Ponny toppling to the canvas! Ponny scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Christ finish him?!
Ponny is still on wobbly legs! Can Christ finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponny throws a poor cross that misses
and Christ counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeno Christ!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeno Christ 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 Kenny Omega (ranked 3738 p4p, 4142 weight class) and Murfum Orcarm (ranked 493 p4p, 543 weight class). Omega comes to the cage accompanied by Kenny Omega Entrance Theme from AEW. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murfum Orcarm!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orcarm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Omega circles away.
Orcarm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orcarm throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Omega was covering up waiting for the punch and Orcarm finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Omega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orcarm landing some decent shots from guard.
Orcarm trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom.
Omega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orcarm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orcarm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Omega's head.
Orcarm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orcarm defends well.
Omega has his foot on Orcarm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orcarm works his way back into a safe position though.
Orcarm lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Omega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orcarm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orcarm throwing strikes from guard but Omega blocks nicely.
Omega looking for a guillotine here but Orcarm defends easily.
Omega has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Omega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orcarm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orcarm lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Orcarm works over Omega with some ground and pound from guard.
Orcarm stays in close to Omega's body and controls the position.
Orcarm wants to control from the top but Omega keeps moving.
Omega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orcarm looking to pass the guard.
Omega pulls Orcarm in close to prevent any damage.
Orcarm preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Orcarm looking to sit in guard and control but Omega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Orcarm looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orcarm is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Omega is looking for a triangle but Orcarm pushes his legs off easily.
Omega is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orcarm postures up and lands a big shot to Omega's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orcarm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Omega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orcarm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orcarm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murfum Orcarm dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Orcarm as Omega shoots in.
As Omega backs off Orcarm throws a huge counter combo but Omega manages to avoid it all.
Nice takedown defense from Omega. No joy for Orcarm on that attempt.
Omega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orcarm.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Omega.
Murfum Orcarm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orcarm stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orcarm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Orcarm lands in his opponent's guard.
Orcarm works over Omega with some ground and pound from guard.
Orcarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Orcarm has passed into half guard!
Omega tries to get to full guard but Orcarm has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orcarm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Omega keeps working.
Omega is looking for a sweep. Orcarm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Orcarm connects with a nice short shot to Omega's temple.
Orcarm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orcarm working over Omega with some ground and pound. Omega looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murfum Orcarm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Omega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Omega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orcarm working Omega over with strikes.
Orcarm lands strikes from half guard.
Orcarm is nestled in close to Omega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orcarm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orcarm lands a big elbow - Omega is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Orcarm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murfum Orcarm!
Murfum Orcarm decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kenny Omega spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll chalk this loss up to my hectic schedule.....I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Sokovic (ranked 4752 p4p, 4310 weight class) and Van Driesen (ranked 279 p4p, 261 weight class). Van Driesen 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Sokovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Van Driesen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driesen has Sokovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Driesen breaks the clinch.
Sokovic throws a leg kick but Driesen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sokovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sokovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sokovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Driesen tries to get set, Sokovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Driesen manages to avoid the attempt.
Driesen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sokovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Driesen instigates a clinch.
Sokovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Driesen has him pressed against the cage.
Driesen blocks a body shot from Sokovic.
A hook to the body from Driesen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sokovic or not.
Driesen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sokovic or not.
Sokovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sokovic is trying to break free.
Sokovic blocks a body shot from Driesen.
Driesen breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokovic looks to land a body kick but Driesen moved away.
Driesen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sokovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Driesen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sokovic avoids the body shot from Driesen.
Driesen catches Sokovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sokovic is rocked!
Sokovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oh Sokovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Driesen throws a monster overhand right that drops Sokovic! Driesen follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Driesen!
A victorious Van Driesen 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toppo Damorning (ranked 2568 p4p, 3327 weight class) and Emil Henriksen (ranked 362 p4p, 440 weight class). Henriksen has chosen Society as his entrance music. Toppo Damorning has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Toppo Damorning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emil Henriksen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henriksen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Damorning.
Henriksen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Damorning controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen 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.
Henriksen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Damorning is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henriksen, into his guard.
Henriksen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damorning is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damorning drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Damorning as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Henriksen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Damorning! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Toppo Damorning!
Our winner, Toppo Damorning, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Jackson (ranked 2437 p4p, 2254 weight class) and Eusebio Mamani (ranked 315 p4p, 294 weight class). Jackson 's entrance music is The Elite Entrance song. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mamani's choice of entrance music: Soy Caporal. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eusebio Mamani!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamani's corner calls for a 1-2. Mamani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matt Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson lands a jab to Mamani's midsection.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Mamani's head.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Mamani had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Mamani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Mamani. Those never looked like landing.
Mamani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Jackson throws a jab when Mamani was well out of range.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mamani eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Eusebio Mamani has been cut.
Mamani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mamani to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Mamani misses.
Mamani lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mamani takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to slow Mamani down with leg kicks.
Mamani slips a straight right by Jackson .
Jackson throws a push kick but Mamani slaps the foot to one side.
Mamani throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Mamani throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mamani.
Mamani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a left hand
enabling Mamani to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mamani crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackson - the referee stops the clock and Mamani gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackson . Mamani manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jackson throws a body punch but Mamani moves out of range.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Mamani saw that one coming.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Mamani.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Mamani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Mamani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Mamani throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson .
A big left from Jackson misses.
A head kick misses from Jackson .
Jackson throws the left hand but Mamani avoids the punch easily.
Mamani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a leg kick
enabling Mamani to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Mamani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamani swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
A big left from Mamani misses.
Mamani throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamani is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mamani looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Mamani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mamani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson .
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Mamani.
Mamani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Jackson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamani throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Mamani.
Mamani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Mamani checks a leg kick nicely.
Mamani throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Mamani.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Jackson catches Mamani right on the button with a cross.
Mamani misses with a combination
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson lands a head kick. Mamani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Mamani backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Mamani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamani.
Mamani throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamani might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Mamani moved out of range nicely.
Mamani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamani swinging wildly here.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eusebio Mamani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eusebio Mamani's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamani slips a jab from Jackson .
Mamani digs a good body shot into Jackson 's ribs.
Mamani throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamani misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a good, hard body kick but Mamani shrugs it off.
Mamani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamani.
Mamani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mamani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamani misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamani misses the target.
Mamani looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mamani falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a jab when Mamani was well out of range.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamani.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamani manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamani! But no joy.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mamani throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Eusebio Mamani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamani scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mamani misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mamani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamani connects with a body shot.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Mamani.
Nice defenses there by Jackson .
Mamani misses with a double jab.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Mamani moves out of range easily.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamani is just out of range.
Mamani is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Mamani.
A big right from Mamani misses.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mamani misses with a looping left.
Jackson moves out of range as Mamani strikes.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Mamani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamani misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamani drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mamani has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson .
Mamani drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mamani takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mamani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson .
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Mamani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It appears Jackson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Mamani's side.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Mamani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Mamani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson .
Mamani lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Mamani misses its intended target.
Jackson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamani slips under a jab from Jackson .
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamani has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jackson .
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Mamani is out of range.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Mamani.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Mamani.
Mamani misses with a wild combination.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
It appears Jackson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Mamani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson .
Mamani takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eusebio Mamani's cut.
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!
Mamani tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mamani.
Mamani is rocked!
Jackson misses with a hook.
Mamani is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Mamani.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamani misses the jab.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamani.
Mamani seems to have recovered his senses.
Mamani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mamani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson .
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Mamani scores with a nice strike.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Mamani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamani throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Mamani will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matt Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamani swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Jackson backs off Mamani throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Mamani.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamani ducks under a wild hook from Jackson .
Jackson slips a jab from Mamani.
The fighters circling - Mamani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and Mamani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mamani stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Mamani moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamani throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mamani takes a swing at Jackson 's ribcage but misses.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Mamani misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mamani digs a good body shot into Jackson 's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Mamani.
Jackson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamani manages to avoid it.
Mamani unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamani misses the target.
Mamani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson .
A nice side step and Mamani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mamani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Mamani.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamani throws out the jab.
Mamani misses with a straight right.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mamani at a distance.
Mamani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Mamani takes a swing at Jackson 's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Jackson .
A swing and a miss from Jackson .
A big right from Mamani misses.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamani.
Mamani pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Mamani follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mamani tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mamani misses with a looping left.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mamani moves away from the strike by Jackson .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Mamani misses with an uppercut.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mamani!
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Mamani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamani looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Mamani throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mamani's knee momentarily.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Mamani checks it.
Nice shot lands for Mamani.
A swing and a miss from Mamani.
Mamani lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Jackson .
I think Jackson 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Matt Jackson !
After winning the bout, Matt Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Eusebio Mamani stepped up to the mic, saying ':_('.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corey Nemec (ranked 1898 p4p, 3572 weight class) and Nick Jackson (ranked 274 p4p, 475 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nick Jackson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corey Nemec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Jackson !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemec looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Nice body punch from Nemec.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Nemec, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Nemec against the cage but Nemec circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson 's coach down at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jackson shoots in but Nemec avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nemec lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson .
Nemec wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Nemec wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Nemec is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Nemec's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Nemec is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nemec to see if he's OK.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson grinds an elbow into Nemec's temple.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson working away.
Jackson landing strikes.
Nemec is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemec is not content to let Jackson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Nemec is trying to improve his position.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nemec to see if he's OK.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson is working Nemec over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nemec holding on.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nemec tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson trying to control the action but Nemec is working from the bottom.
Nemec is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nemec takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson gets to mount! Nemec was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nemec is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson with good strikes from the mount here!
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but Nemec is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nemec tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nemec hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemec is trying desperately to improve position.
Nemec is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nemec regains half guard.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nemec does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nemec is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nemec lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Nemec has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nemec gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nemec taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nemec is defending well.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nemec prevents it.
Corey Nemec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson .
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nemec pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Nemec.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Nemec manages to get underhooks.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Nemec.
Nice elbow from Nemec.
Nemec gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Nemec pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nemec.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nemec digs a right hand into Jackson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson 's gas tank.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Nemec lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Nemec lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nemec digs a right hand into Jackson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson 's gas tank.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nemec creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson 's defenses.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nemec takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nemec is stalling here.
Nemec lands a nice elbow.
Jackson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nemec comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nemec finish him?
Nemec lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Nemec pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Jackson ! Nemec unloads with more strikes and Jackson sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Nemec!
Corey Nemec made sure to mention his sponsor, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dedrick Havoc (ranked 726 p4p, 2052 weight class) and Dylon Taylor (ranked 117 p4p, 294 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dedrick Havoc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dylon Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havoc moves into the clinch.
Havoc has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taylor uses from the top position.
Havoc managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Havoc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Havoc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control but Havoc is working from the bottom.
Havoc keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Havoc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taylor defends well.
Havoc seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Taylor 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.
Havoc keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Havoc looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Havoc can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Havoc is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Taylor seems content to control.
Taylor is trying to control. Havoc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Havoc moves into full guard.
Havoc trying to control the position.
Taylor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Havoc manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Taylor controls Havoc momentarily but Havoc frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Havoc is aware though and is defending well.
Havoc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Havoc 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.
Havoc stands and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dedrick Havoc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Havoc is looking to clinch.
Taylor swings for the body but Havoc moves out of range.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havoc manages to avoid it.
Havoc tries to clinch up.
Dedrick Havoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havoc tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Havoc momentarily.
Havoc tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Taylor sizes up Havoc with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc moves into the clinch.
Havoc pulls guard effortlessly.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Havoc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Havoc can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Havoc tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Havoc trying to control from the bottom.
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Havoc is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Havoc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Havoc is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taylor.
Havoc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Havoc is looking to counter the offense by Taylor and move into the clinch.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havoc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Havoc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dedrick Havoc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Havoc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Havoc avoids it with no problem.
Havoc wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Havoc avoids it with no problem.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylon Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Havoc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Havoc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Havoc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Havoc with a body shot.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Havoc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Havoc wants to clinch.
Taylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc moves out of range of the strikes.
Dylon Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Havoc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Havoc avoids it with no problem.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Havoc tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Havoc wants to clinch.
Taylor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Havoc tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Taylor misses.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Havoc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Havoc tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a jab when Havoc was well out of range.
Havoc tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taylor manages to circle out of the way.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Havoc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Taylor misses.
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Havoc. Havoc maintains the clinch.
Taylor pulls guard successfully.
Taylor working for a triangle but Havoc defends it easily.
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havoc is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Havoc is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Havoc is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Taylor is trying to hold Havoc in close to prevent damage but Havoc has managed to pass into half guard.
Taylor is not content to let Havoc control the position.
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Havoc wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor wants to get back to full guard but Havoc has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylon Taylor really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Havoc is looking to clinch.
Havoc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Havoc ducks down to avoid it.
Havoc tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Havoc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Havoc is looking to counter the offense by Taylor and move into the clinch.
Havoc tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Havoc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Havoc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Havoc jumps guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Havoc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taylor walks away with a smile on his face. Havoc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dedrick Havoc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Havoc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Havoc darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Havoc drags the fight down to the ground.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Havoc is keeping the position for now.
Havoc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Havoc is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc has his foot on Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.
Havoc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Havoc keeps moving.
Havoc can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havoc looking for submissions off his back.
Havoc is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor pushing down on Havoc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Havoc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor wants to pass to mount but Havoc is defending the position.
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.
Taylor is keen to just control but Havoc is a slippery customer.
Dedrick Havoc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Havoc wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Havoc is concentrating on defense, preventing Taylor from advancing position.
Havoc is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havoc wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Havoc takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dedrick Havoc will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice cross by Taylor.
Havoc fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Havoc tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Havoc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Havoc's head but Havoc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Havoc moved out of range.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Taylor misses.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Havoc rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Havoc tries to pull guard but Taylor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Havoc pulls guard.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Havoc looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Havoc looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Havoc!
Havoc is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Havoc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Havoc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taylor won't allow Havoc to pass to mount.
Taylor is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to hold on to Havoc's head to control him but Havoc postures up.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Havoc is controlling well.
Havoc trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Havoc has control of the leg.
Havoc wants to pass to mount but Taylor is defending the position.
Havoc is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Havoc is looking to advance position but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Havoc keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havoc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taylor trying to control but Havoc postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dedrick Havoc showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Havoc 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dedrick Havoc!
Dedrick Havoc retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Dedrick Havoc thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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