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EMPIRE 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gatot Kaca (ranked 4772 p4p, 5290 weight class) and Kyle Zeppelin (ranked 544 p4p, 578 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gatot Kaca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Zeppelin!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaca jabs Zeppelin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zeppelin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kaca tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zeppelin is in Kaca's guard.
Zeppelin is standing up over Kaca. Kaca looks to escape but Zeppelin dives into side control.
Zeppelin advances to full mount.
Zeppelin lands with some strikes.
Kaca wants to hold on but Zeppelin pushes him away.
Zeppelin prevents Kaca from getting the reversal.
Zeppelin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zeppelin controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaca is looking to get to half guard.
Zeppelin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaca throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Zeppelin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zeppelin controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaca wants to hold on but Zeppelin pushes him away.
Zeppelin controlling from the full mount.
Kaca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zeppelin on the ground.
Kaca keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaca is working hard here to advance position.
Zeppelin stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaca rushes Zeppelin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaca looking to stall.
A short right from Kaca on the inside.
Kaca lands with a light punch inside.
Kaca tries a body shot but Zeppelin blocks it.
A short right from Kaca on the inside.
Kaca scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeppelin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zeppelin is trying to drag Kaca to the mat but Kaca just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zeppelin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zeppelin looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zeppelin's elbow.
Zeppelin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kaca to keep the fight standing.
Gatot Kaca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Zeppelin.
Kaca lands a shoulder strike.
 It looks like Kyle Zeppelin has been cut.
Kaca taking a breather.
Kaca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zeppelin throws an off balance right hand
and Kaca counters with a nice right hand that sends Zeppelin toppling to the canvas! Zeppelin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kaca finish him?!
 Zeppelin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaca lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Zeppelin head around and knocks him out cold! Kaca hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gatot Kaca!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trip Mcgee (ranked 5317 p4p, 3228 weight class) and Trappy Trapperson (ranked 541 p4p, 401 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trip Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trappy Trapperson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trapperson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Trapperson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trapperson working away.
Mcgee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trapperson on the ground.
Trapperson is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcgee is defending well.
Mcgee wants to control but Trapperson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mcgee is trying to control Trapperson's posture but Trapperson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trapperson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trapperson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mcgee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mcgee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trapperson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trapperson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trapperson working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is looking for a sweep.
Mcgee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcgee tries to get out of the position.
Trapperson trying to control the action but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Mcgee is looking to regain half guard here but Trapperson keeps moving and retains side control.
Trapperson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mcgee looks calm but he's in trouble here. Trapperson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mcgee is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Trapperson lets go of the hold and Mcgee can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trappy Trapperson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reginald James (ranked 5727 p4p, 3196 weight class) and Ash Lake (ranked 257 p4p, 172 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reginald James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ash Lake!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lake tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lake manages to circle out of the way.
James drops his hands momentarily and Lake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from James.
James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James gets control of Lake's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
James doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake preventing the sweep.
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake postures up.
James has his feet on Lake's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Lake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lake works the jab nicely.
Lake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James clinches up against the cage.
James keeps control of Lake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lake prevents it.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James shoots in and bounces Lake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Lake has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Lake is looking to stand back up but James counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lake.
Lake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James stands up and beckons Lake to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lake sprawls well. Lake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lake! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reginald James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James gets a clinch.
Lake looking for a takedown.
Lake managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Lake is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lake tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Lake shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James has his foot on Lake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lake works his way back into a safe position though.
James punching from the bottom.
Lake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lake is defending well. James quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lake has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! James celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reginald James!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iwin Alot (ranked 5031 p4p, 5316 weight class) and Dominick Hasek (ranked 419 p4p, 428 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iwin Alot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominick Hasek!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasek shoots in for a takedown but Alot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alot shoots in looking for a takedown but Hasek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alot attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hasek throws a head kick that misses
and Alot counters with a takedown into side control.
Hasek can't do much from the bottom here.
Alot wants to control but Hasek is keeping him busy.
Alot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hasek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alot wants to control but Hasek is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasek regains half guard.
Hasek manages to get to full guard.
Alot passes Hasek's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alot working over Hasek with some ground and pound. Hasek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hasek is pressing down on Alot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alot trying to control but Hasek is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasek controls Alot momentarily but Alot frees himself.
Alot trying to control the position from guard on top but Hasek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasek doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alot throws a big right hand that misses.
Alot throwing strikes from guard but Hasek blocks nicely.
Alot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hasek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hasek keeping moving, preventing Alot from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alot tries for a takedown but Hasek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwin Alot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasek stuffs the takedown attempt from Alot. Alot gets slowly back to his feet.
Alot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hasek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hasek.
Alot is trying to drag Hasek to the mat but Hasek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alot tries to pull guard but Hasek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alot is breathing heavily.
Hasek just leaning against Alot, taking a breather.
Hasek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alot tries for a takedown but Hasek manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hasek to keep the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hasek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hasek as he jumps to the side.
Hasek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alot swivels and escapes.
Hasek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alot sprawls well. Alot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hasek gets slowly back to his feet.
Iwin Alot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasek looks for a takedown but Alot sprawls well.
Alot shoots in for a double leg but Hasek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominick Hasek will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alot has closed the distance and engaged Hasek in a clinch.
Hasek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hasek drags the fight down to the ground.
Alot looking to sit in guard and control but Hasek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alot has an active guard here but Hasek has managed to pass into half guard.
Alot is staying active underneath Hasek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hasek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alot wants to control but Hasek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hasek pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alot actively working from the bottom here.
Hasek is taking a breather. Alot 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.
Alot has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hasek is pushing down on Alot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alot is fighting to maintain full guard but Hasek has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hasek content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hasek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alot defending well though.
Alot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alot.
Hasek gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hasek misses with a kick to the body.
Hasek moves into the clinch.
Alot is trying to stall.
Hasek jumps guard and drags Alot to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alot content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alot wants to control from the top but Hasek keeps moving.
Alot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hasek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hasek is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasek 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.
Hasek keeping moving, preventing Alot from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hasek is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hasek has escaped and now he's on top!
Hasek is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Hasek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hasek as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Hasek with that takedown attempt.
Iwin Alot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alot misses with a looping left.
Alot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hasek.
Alot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hasek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alot is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hasek rolls with it to try and escape but Alot cranks on the arm and Hasek is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iwin Alot!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Messervey (ranked 5329 p4p, 5314 weight class) and King Money (ranked 594 p4p, 593 weight class). Money comes into a darkened arena with his song building. murder on my mind kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! King Money will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Messervey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Money!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Messervey has his takedown stuffed
and Money counters with a left and a right that stings Messervey.
Money doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Messervey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Money on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Messervey wants to control but Money is keeping him busy.
Money moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Messervey being controlled here momentarily.
Messervey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Money has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Messervey has managed to get both his arms back between Money's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messervey trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Money is on top in guard.
Money has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Messervey is proving hard to escape from.
Money content to stall in guard here.
Messervey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Money trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Money sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Money wants to control from the top but Messervey keeps moving.
Messervey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Money tries to free his leg and advance position but Messervey is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money slaps away a takedown attempt from Messervey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Messervey looks for a takedown but Money sprawls well.
Money is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Messervey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messervey misses with a two punch combination.
Messervey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Money lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Messervey rushes Money and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Money creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Messervey keeps control of Money as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Messervey jumps guard but Money turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Money is trying to pull guard but Messervey has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messervey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Messervey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Money scores with a four punch combination!
Money throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Messervey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Messervey is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Money with that takedown attempt.
Messervey is looking to clinch.
Messervey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Messervey fails with a takedown attempt.
Messervey circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Messervey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Money.
Money is looking to clinch.
Money tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Money dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Messervey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Money closes the distance but Messervey moves to the side
and Messervey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Money tries to kick Messervey off but Messervey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Messervey decides to return to a standing position.
Messervey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Money sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Messervey somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money fails with a takedown attempt.
Money fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messervey moves into range and clinches up with Money.
Messervey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Money tries to break free but Messervey pushes him back against the cage.
Messervey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Messervey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Money tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Messervey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Money.
Messervey manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messervey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Money is trying to control Messervey's posture but Messervey avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money stops Messervey from passing to mount.
Messervey is trying to get an arm triangle but Money is defending well.
Money tries to bench press Messervey off him but Messervey keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messervey scores with punches from side control.
Money wants to control but Messervey postures up.
Money sneaks out the side door and pushes Messervey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Money takes the fight into the clinch.
Messervey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Messervey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Messervey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Money is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Money wants to take the fight to the mat but Messervey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Messervey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Money smiles and moves away.
Jack Messervey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money moves in looking to clinch but Messervey pushes him off.
Messervey shoots in and bounces Money off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Money not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Messervey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Money is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Messervey, into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messervey 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Messervey dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Messervey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Money or perhaps it was just good defense by Messervey, which made it look bad.
Messervey tries to clinch up
and Money counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Money shoots in but no luck this time.
Money fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Messervey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Money has his feet on Messervey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Messervey.
Messervey shoots in and drives through. Money sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Messervey shoots in but no luck this time.
Money is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Messervey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messervey feints and as Money raises his hands in defense, Messervey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Money pushes Messervey off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Money goes for a double leg but Messervey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Messervey continues to drive forward.
Money shoots and misses
and Messervey counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Money drags the fight down to the ground.
Money keeping moving, preventing Messervey from controlling successfully.
King Money has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messervey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Money has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Messervey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Messervey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Messervey is looking to pass into half guard but Money pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Money is in guard.
Messervey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Messervey trying to keep a closed guard but Money is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Messervey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Money has Messervey in his guard.
Messervey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Money keeping moving, preventing Messervey from controlling successfully.
Messervey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Messervey misses with a double jab
and Money counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messervey misses with a jab to the body
and Money counters with a stiff right hand.
Money slaps away a takedown attempt from Messervey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Messervey dives in and scores a takedown into Money's guard.
Money lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Messervey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Money is one step ahead there.
Messervey looking for subs off his back but Money has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Money has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Money!
King Money got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Jack Messervey was interviewed post fight and said 'That's not Bussin'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jezro Silver (ranked 5275 p4p, 4919 weight class) and David Wright (ranked 575 p4p, 553 weight class). Jezro Silver 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jezro Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Wright!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright rushes Silver and presses him up against the cage.
Wright gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silver regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silver's head.
Wright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wright lands a couple of digs.
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Silver blocks nicely.
Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wright works over Silver with some ground and pound from guard.
Wright lands a couple of elbows.
 It looks like Jezro Silver has been cut.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright is working Silver over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright landing some decent shots from guard.
Silver wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wright is one step ahead there.
Wright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Silver is retaining full guard.
Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Silver.
Wright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright won't allow Silver to sweep him here.
Wright is fighting to break Silver's control of his arms but Silver is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wright forces his way into half guard.
Silver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.
Silver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silver tries to get out of the position.
Silver keeping control of the position.
Silver wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
Wright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright throwing shots but Silver is blocking nicely.
Wright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silver regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silver controlling Wright's posture.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silver looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Silver looking to sit in guard and control but Wright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wright on the ground.
Wright cracks Silver with a solid left hand.
Wright drops back looking for a leg! Silver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silver manages to kick Wright off! Wright jumps back into Silver's guard.
Wright looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver 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.
Silver is adopting a defensive guard.
Silver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wright would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wright scoring with some ground and pound.
Silver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright being controlled here momentarily.
Wright preventing the sweep.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Silver is retaining full guard.
Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silver fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silver.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silver to the ground. Wright is now in Silver's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jezro Silver's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright has managed to clinch.
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silver looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silver managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wright.
Wright throws a strike aimed at the side of Silver's head but Silver avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Wright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wright working the ground and pound.
Wright fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Silver tries to buck Wright off but Wright is having none of it.
Silver takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Silver taking a bit of punishment here - Wright scoring with strikes.
Silver wants to control but Wright postures up.
Wright in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Wright throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Silver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silver gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is thwarting Silver's attempts to control the position.
Wright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wright thows a huge punch but Silver dodges it nicely.
Silver wants to get back to full guard.
Wright throwing shots but Silver is blocking nicely.
Silver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.
Silver controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Silver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silver on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wright prevents Silver from improving his position.
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.
Wright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silver defending well though.
Silver is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Wright there.
Wright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silver moves into full guard.
Silver wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment.
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Silver blocks nicely.
Silver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright landing some decent shots from guard.
Silver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silver controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wright did well to prevent Silver getting side control.
Silver lands with a punch from half guard.
Silver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silver trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright won't allow Silver to pass to mount.
Silver is working hard here to advance position.
Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silver trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Silver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jezro Silver's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wright gets a double leg takedown into Silver's guard.
Wright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wright is looking to work some ground and pound but Silver has wrist control.
Wright connects with a couple of short punches.
Silver is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
Silver controlling the position.
Wright throwing strikes but missing.
Wright preventing the sweep.
David Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright lands a couple of digs.
Wright being controlled here momentarily.
Wright distracts Silver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws a strike but Silver rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silver is looking to advance position but Wright has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Silver really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wright is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Silver is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Wright!
David Wright tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Riggs (ranked 5369 p4p, 5713 weight class) and Jf Roberts (ranked 429 p4p, 449 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jf Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs clinches with his opponent.
Riggs scores with a knee to the head.
Roberts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Riggs - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Riggs.
A short left from Riggs.
Roberts working hard to break the clinch.
Riggs scores a nice knee to the body.
Roberts breaks from the clinch.
Roberts walks into a stiff left hand from Riggs.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Riggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Riggs moves into the clinch.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Riggs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Riggs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts has Riggs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Riggs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clayton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jf Roberts.
Roberts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Roberts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riggs walks away with a smile on his face. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Riggs counters with a nice body shot.
Riggs lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. Riggs catches Roberts right on the button with a cross.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Riggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roberts looks winded!
Riggs rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Riggs both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riggs defends it nicely.
It looked like Riggs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Clayton Riggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riggs closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Riggs has him pressed against the cage.
Riggs lands a knee to the body.
Riggs stalling.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Riggs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Riggs lands a nice knee to the body.
Riggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Riggs obliges.
Riggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Riggs finds it's target.
Riggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Riggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Riggs circles away easily
and Riggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riggs rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riggs scores with a hook to the body.
Riggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riggs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jf Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roberts tries to land knees in the clinch but Riggs avoids the damage to the body.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Riggs won't allow it.
Good body shot from Riggs.
Riggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Riggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
Roberts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Riggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riggs pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Riggs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roberts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
Roberts shoots and misses
enabling Riggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Riggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riggs has Roberts pressed against the cage, preventing Roberts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Riggs.
Riggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike.
Clayton Riggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riggs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Roberts up against the cage.
Riggs landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Roberts takes a knee to the side of the body.
A bit of stalling here from Riggs.
Riggs breaks from the clinch.
Clayton Riggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Riggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clayton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jf Roberts.
Riggs moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.
Riggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roberts at a distance.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Riggs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riggs.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Riggs cracks Roberts with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Riggs.
Riggs breaks from the clinch.
Riggs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roberts back to the cage. Riggs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs lands a slapping body shot.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A right-left combo lands from Riggs.
Riggs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roberts eats them both and turns towards Riggs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roberts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Riggs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Roberts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands strikes from half guard.
Roberts is controlling the pace.
Roberts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Riggs is looking to escape.
Riggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roberts is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Nice strikes from Roberts there.
Riggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roberts in particular looking to stall.
Riggs wants to improve his position but Roberts is controlling well.
Well, if Roberts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Riggs counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Riggs dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Roberts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Riggs is looking to wear down Roberts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
letting Riggs counter with a right hand.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Riggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
Riggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
Roberts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Riggs being controlled for a moment.
More stalling from Roberts.
Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs wants to control but Roberts postures up.
Riggs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Roberts moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roberts with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Riggs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Roberts remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
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.
Roberts is continuing to stall.
Roberts landing a few strikes.
Roberts controls the position.
Riggs is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Roberts stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Roberts the control monster continue. Boring.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Riggs instigates a clinch.
Riggs connects with a knee to the head.
Riggs lands a good knee to the midsection. Roberts won't want to take too many of those.
Riggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Clayton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jf Roberts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs darts in and clinches Roberts up against the cage.
Clayton Riggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knees to the body from Riggs.
Riggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riggs breaks from the clinch.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Riggs counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Riggs lands a slapping body shot.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clayton Riggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Riggs, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Riggs!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Carter (ranked 3814 p4p, 4991 weight class) and Yacoub Mami (ranked 475 p4p, 555 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yacoub Mami!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter clinches.
Carter wants to take the fight to the mat but Mami manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mami managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
A frustrated look appears on Mami's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Mami gets underhooks to prevent Carter's takedown attempt.
Carter tries to pull guard but Mami holds him up against the cage and eventually Carter drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mami is trying to break the clinch but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Carter wants to take the fight to the mat but Mami manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mami is trying to break the clinch but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Carter keeps control of Mami as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mami wants to break free but Carter has control.
Mami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter wants a takedown but no success here.
Carter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mami is defending well.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mami wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Mami tries to circle away but Carter has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mami wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Mami's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter rushes Mami and presses him up against the cage.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Mami controls his hands.
Carter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mami is defending well for now.
Mami is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mami lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Carter tries to score with some ground and pound. Mami controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carter is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Carter working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter looks up at the clock and then as Mami takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Carter controlling from side mount.
Carter decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mami to his feet.
Mami tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Carter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mami's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a couple of elbows.
Carter pushes down on Mami's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter landing punches.
Carter raining down shots from the mount!
Carter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Carter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mami is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter lands a couple of good shots and Mami has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mami is still in real trouble! Can Carter finish him?
Carter biding his time, controlling Mami.
Mami seems to have recovered his senses.
Carter lands shots from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Carter dominated that round.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mami uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carter has time to react.
Mami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Carter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mami sprawls well initially but Carter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carter uses his free foot to push down on Mami's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mami.
Carter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mami?
Carter throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Mami has his hands clasped together but Carter breaks the hold and Mami is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Carter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Carter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Hunt (ranked 3227 p4p, 5289 weight class) and Charles Mouse (ranked 357 p4p, 495 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 New York, Ethan Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt fails with the takedown.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Mouse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Mouse persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mouse sprawls well. Mouse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Mouse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouse misses with a head kick.
Mouse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Mouse.
Hunt shoots in and gets a takedown into Mouse's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mouse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunt connects with a couple of short punches.
Mouse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt with a nice head shot there.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mouse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt distracts Mouse with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mouse's head.
Hunt won't allow Mouse to sweep him here.
Hunt works over Mouse with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Mouse blocks nicely.
Hunt is in close to Mouse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunt scoring with some ground and pound.
Mouse is trying to keep Hunt in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mouse holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Mouse keeps moving.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt is in close to Mouse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mouse looks winded!
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mouse has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
Hunt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunt distracts Mouse with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard.
Mouse is rocked!
Mouse is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mouse is still in real trouble! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunt is working Mouse over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hunt gets to his feet and stands over Mouse, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mouse felt that one! Hunt unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mouse from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Hunt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Fieri (ranked 3786 p4p, 3197 weight class) and Zimmer Zubov (ranked 470 p4p, 414 weight class). Zimmer Zubov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Fieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zimmer Zubov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zubov moves into the clinch successfully.
Fieri blocking some punches.
Zubov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Guy Fieri has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Fieri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zubov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zubov tries to clinch but Fieri is having none of it.
Fieri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zubov.
Zubov tries to clinch but Fieri moves away
and Fieri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fieri throws a low kick but Zubov moves out of range easily.
Zubov doesn't manage to clinch there - Fieri circles away.
Fieri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zubov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fieri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fieri tries to clinch up.
Zubov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fieri misses with a double jab
and Zubov counters with a nice uppercut.
Zubov tries to clinch there but Fieri circles away.
Fieri went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fieri could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fieri sprawls well. Fieri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zubov gets slowly back to his feet.
Fieri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zubov wants to clinch up but Fieri keeps it at a distance.
Zubov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fieri prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zubov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fieri thows a body kick. Zubov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fieri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zubov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fieri.
Zubov throws a nice head kick!
Zubov tries to keep at a distance but Fieri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zubov breaks the clinch.
Fieri throws a series of strikes that have Zubov backpedaling.
Fieri throws a low kick, looking for Zubov's leg but Zubov calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zubov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zubov darts in trying to clinch
and Fieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zubov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fieri, pushing him back against the cage.
Zubov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fieri clinches up against the cage.
Fieri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zubov is defending well for now.
Zubov tries to land a knee to the head but Fieri blocks with his arms.
Zubov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fieri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fieri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zubov.
Zubov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fieri misses with a body kick.
Zubov darts in looking for a takedown but Fieri gets double underhooks and turns Zubov into the cage.
Guy Fieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zimmer Zubov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubov tries to clinch there but Fieri circles away.
Fieri gets a clinch.
Fieri tries to work over Zubov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Zubov.
Zubov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fieri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fieri lands a nice hook to Zubov's body. Zubov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fieri fails to land with a series of punches.
Zubov lands a head kick!
Zubov looks winded!
Fieri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zubov tries to clinch
and Fieri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy Fieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zubov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fieri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fieri tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fieri wants to stand and escape but Zubov is having none of it.
Fieri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zubov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fieri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zubov wants to control from the top but Fieri keeps moving.
Fieri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fieri manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fieri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fieri clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Fieri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Fieri's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zubov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zubov wants to clinch up but Fieri keeps it at a distance.
Zubov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zubov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zubov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fieri has Zubov up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zubov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zubov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zubov lands a nice elbow.
Zubov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zubov drives through and clinches with Fieri against the cage.
Fieri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fieri tries to land knees in the clinch but Zubov avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fieri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zubov up against the cage.
Fieri misses with a knee to the head.
Zubov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fieri blocks it with crossed arms.
Zubov tries to score a body lock takedown but Fieri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fieri tries to land a knee to the head but Zubov blocks with his arms.
Zubov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zubov misses with some punches.
Zubov tries to land knees in the clinch but Fieri avoids the damage to the body.
Fieri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zubov is trying to push Fieri away but Fieri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zubov lands a knee to the head.
Zubov is breathing heavily.
Fieri manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fieri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fieri gets off balance looking for a body kick
so Zubov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fieri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fieri keeping moving, preventing Zubov from controlling successfully.
Zubov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fieri 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fieri pulls Zubov in close to prevent any damage.
Fieri 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.
Fieri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zubov.
Zubov throws an elbow that misses. Fieri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zubov's guard. Nice move by Fieri!
Zubov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fieri is one step ahead there.
Zubov is trying to keep Fieri in close.
Fieri won't allow Zubov to get back to his feet.
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.
Zubov is looking to sweep but instead, Fieri has passed into half guard.
Fieri stalling.
Fieri decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Guy Fieri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zubov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fieri.
Zubov tries to counter with a clinch but Fieri shakes him off and moves away.
Fieri tries to clinch up but Zubov circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zimmer Zubov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Guy Fieri's cut.
That's time! 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.
Fieri keeps the fight on the outside.
Fieri stuffs the takedown.
Fieri keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Fieri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zubov doesn't manage to clinch there - Fieri circles away.
Zubov wants to clinch up but Fieri keeps it at a distance.
Fieri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fieri throws a leg kick
and Zubov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fieri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zubov under the eye.
Fieri throws a combination. Zubov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice straight punches there by Fieri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fieri.
Fieri connects with a right hand. Zubov shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Fieri.
Zubov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zubov is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fieri moves into the clinch.
Zimmer Zubov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubov lands an elbow inside that Fieri shrugs off.
Fieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zubov can do to turn this around?
Zubov lands with a left to the head.
Zubov misses with a punch to the body.
Zubov successfully pulls guard.
Fieri gets to his feet - Zubov follows without any prompting.
Zubov closes the distance and clinches.
Fieri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zubov.
Zubov looking to throw knees to the head but Fieri is blocking nicely.
Zubov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fieri prevents a body shot from Zubov.
Fieri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zubov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fieri's brow.
Zubov jumps guard but Fieri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zubov lands an elbow inside that Fieri shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fieri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zubov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guy Fieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zimmer Zubov.
Zubov is working for takedown but Fieri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zubov lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Fieri.
Zubov avoiding damage as Fieri throws knees to the body.
Zubov is looking to control Fieri's arms but Fieri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zubov has his back to the cage.
Fieri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fieri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zubov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fieri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zubov is trying to break the clinch but Fieri is controlling him.
Fieri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fieri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zubov is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fieri is looking to control Zubov's arms but Zubov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fieri has his back to the cage.
Zubov has a couple of punches blocked by Fieri.
Zubov trying to land knees to the body.
Fieri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zubov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fieri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fieri missing with knees to the body.
Fieri stalling in the clinch.
Zubov managing to block the knees to the body from Fieri.
Fieri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zubov tries to stall but Fieri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zubov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zubov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fieri breaks the clinch.
Guy Fieri is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fieri forces Zubov back against the cage and clinches.
Zubov is trying to break the clinch but Fieri is controlling him.
Fieri has Zubov pushed against the cage.
Fieri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zubov is defending well for now.
Fieri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zubov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fieri breaks the clinch.
Fieri is looking to land body kicks.
Zubov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fieri doesn't manage to clinch there - Zubov circles away.
Fieri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zubov moves into range and clinches up with Fieri.
Zubov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fieri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zubov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Fieri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fieri 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Fieri!
After the big win, Guy Fieri made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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