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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Big Daddy (ranked 4825 p4p, 1757 weight class) and Nissho Sakurai (ranked 516 p4p, 225 weight class). Big Daddy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Big Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nissho Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daddy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sakurai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakurai connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Big Daddy has been cut.
Sakurai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daddy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sakurai to the mat! Sakurai manages to get full guard.
Sakurai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daddy chips away with some ground and pound.
Daddy passes into half guard.
Daddy 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.
Daddy trying to control from Sakurai's half guard. Sakurai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Daddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daddy trying to move into half guard but instead Sakurai has managed to sweep!
Daddy is trying to control the position but Sakurai postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakurai wanted to stand there but Daddy had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sakurai throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Daddy's body to avoid the submission. Daddy has instead reached around Sakurai's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Daddy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Daddy!
Big Daddy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jubei Akechi (ranked 994 p4p, 928 weight class) and Bruce Chang (ranked 137 p4p, 127 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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jubei Akechi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Chang!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang forces Akechi back against the cage and clinches.
Akechi slows down the pace here.
We've been hearing reports that Akechi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Akechi.
Chang's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Akechi prevents a body shot from Chang.
Akechi tightens his grip and picks Chang up, before dumping him to the ground. Chang manages to land in guard.
Akechi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Akechi is looking to work some ground and pound but Chang has wrist control.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Chang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akechi manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chang sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Akechi doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Chang paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Akechi - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jubei Akechi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jubei Akechi thanked Brooklyn Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Evans (ranked 3464 p4p, 2767 weight class) and Jereme Christ (ranked 346 p4p, 294 weight class). Cody Evans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jereme Christ!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Christ duly obliges.
Evans misses with a combination
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
Evans walks into a jab.
Christ lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Evans looking for a takedown here - he's got 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!
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Christ has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Christ is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Evans manages to pass to side control.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christ's head.
Christ tries to kick Evans off but Evans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christ is not content to let Evans control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Christ.
Christ dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Christ stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a right hand that misses
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been hearing reports that Evans has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Christ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Evans, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ throws out a powerful jab.
Christ misses with a hook
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans looks to land a combination but Christ avoids it well.
Evans lands a nice shot that snaps Christ's head back.
Christ ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Christ looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Evans was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christ cracks Evans with a good jab.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Evans misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Christ misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Christ jabs Evans right on the nose. Evans blinks but takes it well.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans sizes up Christ with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.
 Christ is rocked!
Christ is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Evans had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Christ misses with an uppercut
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can Evans finish him?
Evans looks to land a combination but Christ avoids it well.
Jereme Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans drives through with a takedown into Christ's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Christ is keeping the position.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Christ seems to have recovered his senses.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans is in close to Christ's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cody Evans will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Christ throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Evans fails with the takedown.
Nice shot by Christ.
Evans sizes up Christ with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Evans misses with a right hand
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christ connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
Christ lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Evans throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ throws out a counter right but Evans avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Evans.
Evans moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christ misses with a few strikes there.
Christ cracks Evans with a right hand to the side of the head.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jereme Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christ throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Evans misses with a leg kick
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Evans appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
Christ scores with a nice strike.
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans darts in and clinches Christ up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ breaks from the clinch.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ misses with a right hand
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans moves away from the strike by Christ.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Christ loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Evans misses with the combination.
Evans staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
A swing and a miss from Christ.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christ connects with a single shot there.
Evans moves out of range as Christ strikes.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Christ.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Evans 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christ connects with a good right hand that stumbles Evans. Evans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Christ misses with an uppercut.
Evans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ misses with an uppercut
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christ won't be happy with that.
Cody Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christ pushes Evans away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Evans gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans throws a strike aimed at the side of Christ's head but Christ avoids it well.
Evans prevents Christ from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Evans's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Evans prevents Christ from escaping the position.
Evans controlling from side mount.
Christ is not content to let Evans control the position.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jereme Christ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Christ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christ connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
Cody Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Christ pinned against the cage. Christ gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Christ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Nice body punch from Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christ's waist but Christ gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evans off to one side.
The crowd cheers as Christ lands an impressive looking overhand right. Evans doesn't seem phased though.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Christ did well to prevent Evans getting side control.
Christ is trying to stand.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christ is looking to escape.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Christ is refusing to be controlled, as Evans sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Evans throws a series of punches but Christ avoids them all with ease.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Evans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christ comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Evans is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christ misses with a body shot
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Christ backing up. Christ nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Evans closes the distance and pushes Christ back into the cage.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Christ.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christ working aggressively here.
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christ misses with an uppercut
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jereme Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans drops down looking for a counter takedown but Christ sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Evans throws a right hand that Christ ducks under and follows up with a left that Christ also avoids with ease.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Christ fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Christ. Those never looked like landing.
Christ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christ bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Evans's head.
A swing and a miss from Christ.
Christ swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ misses with a shot to the body
and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christ has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christ to score with a decent uppercut.
Christ throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Christ misses the body punch
and Evans counters with a takedown into side control.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Evans creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Christ sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christ keeps working.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
Evans controlling the position from side mount.
Evans has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cody Evans.
I think Evans 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Evans!
During a confident post fight interview, Cody Evans 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jah Wobble (ranked 1661 p4p, 1572 weight class) and Toby Vertongen (ranked 214 p4p, 201 weight class). Wobble's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Man. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jah Wobble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toby Vertongen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vertongen scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wobble. Vertongen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vertongen looks for a takedown but Wobble sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Vertongen.
Vertongen lands with a right hand.
Vertongen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wobble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vertongen.
Vertongen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vertongen connects with a leg kick.
Vertongen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wobble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vertongen tests Wobble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vertongen shoots in for a takedown but Wobble shows good takedown defense.
A low kick lands for Vertongen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vertongen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vertongen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wobble's elbow.
Wobble using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vertongen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vertongen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jah Wobble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Vertongen.
Vertongen lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wobble content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wobble lands with a left to the head.
Vertongen misses with a body punch.
Wobble lands a shoulder strike.
Vertongen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wobble misses with a punch on the inside.
Vertongen letting Wobble take a breather here.
Vertongen gets through Wobble's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wobble swings wildly with an uppercut but Vertongen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vertongen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vertongen works on Wobble's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vertongen.
Wobble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vertongen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vertongen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobble throws a punch but it's blocked by Vertongen.
Vertongen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vertongen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wobble regains guard.
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!
Vertongen wants to control from the top but Wobble keeps moving.
Vertongen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wobble controls Vertongen momentarily but Vertongen frees himself.
Vertongen is fighting to break Wobble's control of his arms but Wobble is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wobble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vertongen defends well.
Vertongen postures up in Wobble's guard and throws a big left but Wobble blocks it.
Vertongen throws an elbow that misses. Wobble uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vertongen's guard. Nice move by Wobble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wobble trying to control but Vertongen is working from the bottom.
Wobble is fighting to break Vertongen's control of his arms but Vertongen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Vertongen keeps moving.
Vertongen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wobble is aware though and is defending well.
Vertongen working for a triangle but Wobble defends it easily.
Vertongen trying to control the position.
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.
Wobble controlling from the top position.
Vertongen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wobble connects with a couple of short punches.
Vertongen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vertongen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wobble trying to control but Vertongen is working from the bottom.
Wobble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vertongen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wobble defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Vertongen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vertongen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vertongen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Wobble fails to land.
Vertongen has clasped his hands together around Wobble's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vertongen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vertongen lands a few punches from side control.
Vertongen working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Wobble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wobble prevents Vertongen from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble is looking for a sweep.
Wobble wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Wobble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vertongen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Toby Vertongen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wobble wants to control but Vertongen postures up.
Wobble dodges the ground and pound from Vertongen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble trying to remain calm as Vertongen controls from the top position.
Vertongen scoring with punches and elbows.
Vertongen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wobble gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vertongen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wobble with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wobble trying to control but Vertongen postures up.
Vertongen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vertongen working Wobble over with strikes.
Wobble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vertongen is working away from the top position though.
Wobble is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Barn, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vertongen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wobble defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wobble has hold of Vertongen's hands but Vertongen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vertongen is keen to just control but Wobble is a slippery customer.
Vertongen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vertongen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wobble's head.
Vertongen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wobble tries to get to full guard but Vertongen has control of the leg.
Vertongen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wobble keeps working.
Wobble trying to control here.
Vertongen winds up and cracks Wobble with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vertongen drops an elbow to the side of Wobble's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vertongen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wobble gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vertongen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vertongen throws a big right hand that misses.
Wobble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wobble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vertongen defends well.
Vertongen is in close to Wobble's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vertongen postures up.
Vertongen is in close to Wobble's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wobble controls Vertongen momentarily but Vertongen frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vertongen landing with the ground and pound.
Wobble working a defensive guard here.
Wobble is really struggling to control Vertongen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vertongen trying to control but Wobble is working from the bottom.
Vertongen works over Wobble with some ground and pound from guard.
Vertongen trying to control but Wobble is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Vertongen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Vertongen.
Wobble throws a hook but Vertongen avoids it easily.
Wobble cracks Vertongen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vertongen lands a nice hook to Wobble's body. Wobble takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wobble throws a push kick but Vertongen slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wobble.
Wobble throws a big shot that misses.
Vertongen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wobble shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vertongen as he avoids it easily.
Wobble tried to score with a low kick but Vertongen checks it.
Vertongen misses with a hook. Wobble ducked under it nicely.
Wobble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vertongen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vertongen throws a right and a left that Wobble avoids nicely.
It looked like Wobble wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wobble delivers a nice body kick.
Vertongen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wobble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vertongen throws a low kick but Wobble avoids it.
Wobble catches Vertongen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vertongen scores with a jab to the body.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vertongen thumps Wobble with a low kick.
Wobble swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vertongen with the inside leg kick.
Vertongen's corner calls for a 1-2. Vertongen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wobble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vertongen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Vertongen.
Vertongen throws a body punch but Wobble moves out of range.
Wobble was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wobble throws a body shot but no joy.
Vertongen checks a leg kick.
Vertongen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vertongen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toby Vertongen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobble walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wobble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wobble connects with a jab.
Wobble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wobble dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vertongen. That did some damage!
Wobble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vertongen.
Wobble is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vertongen.
Vertongen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vertongen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vertongen throws a chopping leg kick but Wobble manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Vertongen.
Wobble throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Vertongen. That snapped Wobble's head back.
A jab from Wobble misses.
Vertongen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wobble.
Vertongen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wobble is able to avoid easily.
Wobble thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vertongen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wobble circles away quickly and effectively.
Wobble swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vertongen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wobble to the ground. Vertongen is now in Wobble's guard.
Vertongen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vertongen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wobble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jah Wobble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vertongen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vertongen tries to sprawl but Wobble drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wobble passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vertongen!
Wobble raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Vertongen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vertongen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Vertongen!
Toby Vertongen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Johns (ranked 4014 p4p, 2202 weight class) and Rice Flair (ranked 420 p4p, 266 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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rice Flair!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns misses the jab.
John Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns thuds his right hand into Flair's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flair chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johns can pounce on him.
Flair lands a leg kick that knocks Johns off balance momentarily.
Johns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flair wants to slow Johns down by chopping away at his legs.
Flair throws a head kick that misses.
Johns scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johns avoids the body shot from Flair.
Flair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johns misses the shot to the body.
Johns misses with an uppercut. Flair saw that one coming.
Flair looks to land a body kick but Johns moved away.
Flair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johns moves away.
Flair just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohns.
Flair has Johns up against the cage in a clinch.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Johns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Johns manages to break the clinch.
Johns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johns avoids the body shot from Flair.
Flair misses with a body kick.
Johns lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Johns.
Flair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johns was well out of range. Poor timing from Flair.
Johns lands a body shot.
Johns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Johns tenderised Flair's leg. Flair is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johns scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flair felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Flair tries to roll over but Johns keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flair works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flair throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flair is keeping the position for now.
Johns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flair has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johns has managed to get both his arms back between Flair's legs - danger averted.
Johns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flair's guard.
Johns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flair is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flair is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johns's back!
Johns preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Flair.
Johns looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Johns turns into Flair and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair has his foot on Johns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johns works his way back into a safe position though.
Flair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flair had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johns defends it easily.
Johns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Flair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johns.
Johns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Flair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Johns dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johns stays in close to Flair's body and controls the position.
Flair lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Flair won't allow Johns to sweep him here.
Johns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flair throwing strikes but missing.
Johns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
John Johns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair pushing down on Johns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johns moves into full guard.
Johns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flair is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair chips away with some ground and pound.
Johns is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Flair content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johns is trying to control the position but Flair postures up.
Johns looking for a sweep. Not yet Johns, not yet.
Flair throws a big elbow that misses.
Flair postures up.
Johns has momentary wrist control but Flair slips an elbow through the middle.
Johns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johns is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flair.
Flair chips away with some ground and pound.
Johns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flair lands a couple of elbows.
Flair scoring with some ground and pound.
Flair trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns pulls Flair in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flair throwing strikes but missing.
Johns is pulling down on Flair's head. It's preventing any offense from Flair, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Flair wants to pass the guard but Johns is keeping the position.
Flair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rice Flair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johns throws a combination. Flair tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flair throws a body shot but no joy.
Flair lands a body shot.
Johns swings widly with a right hand
and Flair counters with a straight right hand.
Johns takes a swing at Flair's ribcage but misses.
Johns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Flair blocks a jab.
Flair feints a counter leg kick.
Johns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Flair lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Johns sprawling to the canvas. Flair follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Johns hang on?
 Johns is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flair wants to work for an arm triangle but Johns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Johns trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Flair takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flair connects with a body shot.
Flair takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flair's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johns under the eye.
Oh Johns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flair gets tackled into the cage by Johns. Johns maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Flair.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flair dips a shoulder and cracks Johns with a mighty uppercut! Johns falls back against the cage and Flair unloads with a barrage of strikes! Johns is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Flair screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rice Flair!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kody Harbrant (ranked 3621 p4p, 3027 weight class) and Kyle Kristian Galeos (ranked 395 p4p, 346 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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155
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26 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kody Harbrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Kristian Galeos!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galeos swinging wildly here.
Galeos throws a hook but Harbrant blocks it.
Galeos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galeos lands a nice shot that snaps Harbrant's head back.
It looks like Kody Harbrant has been cut.
Galeos throws an off balance right hand
and Harbrant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Kyle Kristian Galeos has been cut.
Galeos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harbrant.
Galeos throws a counter combo.
Oooooh!!! Galeos has knocked Harbrant down with a huge combo! Galeos steps away and waves a wobbly Harbrant back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Harbrant is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harbrant darts in looking for a takedown but Galeos gets double underhooks and turns Harbrant into the cage.
Galeos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Galeos fails to pull guard.
Galeos fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbrant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kody Harbrant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Kristian Galeos.
Galeos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Galeos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harbrant uses from the top position.
Harbrant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galeos keeping full guard, as Harbrant tries to pass.
Harbrant throws a big elbow that misses.
Harbrant pushes down on Galeos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant wants to pass to mount but Galeos is defending the position.
Harbrant 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.
Harbrant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galeos defends it well.
Harbrant is trying to control. Galeos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harbrant passes to full mount!
Galeos is in all sorts of trouble here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Galeos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harbrant jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Galeos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Galeos and Harbrant has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Galeos is not content to let Harbrant control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galeos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Galeos struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harbrant is looking to take a break and control but Galeos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galeos wants to control but Harbrant postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harbrant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Galeos is looking for a sweep.
Galeos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harbrant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harbrant working away.
Galeos keeps Harbrant under control for a moment.
Galeos can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galeos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harbrant wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galeos, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kristian Galeos dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A right-left combo lands from Galeos.
Galeos lands a left and a right that send Harbrant crashing to the mat, dazed. Galeos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Harbrant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harbrant tries to clinch
and Galeos counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Harbrant off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Galeos follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Harbrant was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kyle Kristian Galeos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ameri Can (ranked 4281 p4p, 1401 weight class) and Frankie Skinner (ranked 401 p4p, 160 weight class). Can comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Skinner has chosen Kanye West as his entrance music. 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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42
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143
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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 25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ameri Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frankie Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skinner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Can tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Can on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skinner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Can scores with a nice strike.
Can misses with a body shot.
A big right from Skinner misses.
Skinner connects with a body shot that sends Can's belly button to the back.
Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skinner.
Can takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Can misses with a body kick.
Can takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skinner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skinner. Can does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skinner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Can.
Skinner connects with a jab.
Skinner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Can was well out of range. Poor timing from Skinner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner throws a jab when Can was well out of range.
Can takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Can misses with a wild body shot.
Skinner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skinner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Can.
A low kick from Can misses
and Skinner counters with a straight right hand.
Skinner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
Skinner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Can tries to land a front kick but Skinner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Can throws a sloppy body shot
and Skinner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skinner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Can throws a wild body kick that Skinner sees coming a mile off.
Skinner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Can misses with a leg kick
and Skinner counters with a stiff right hand.
Can connects with a single shot there.
Donk. Skinner catches Can right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skinner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skinner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Can had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Skinner cracks a nice hook into Can's ribs.
Skinner scores with a nice strike.
Skinner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Can 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Skinner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Can doesn't seem bothered though.
Skinner lands with a right that hurts Can. Can looks to clinch but Skinner throws a short knee that drops Can. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Frankie Skinner!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie Skinner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Judge (ranked 648 p4p, 1674 weight class) and Abduwali Hassan (ranked 77 p4p, 180 weight class). Judge comes into the arena with The Game- Disturbed blaring out of the sound system. Ricky Judge could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abduwali Hassan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Judge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Abduwali Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Judge moved out of range.
Judge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Hassan connects with a jab.
Judge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Judge 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.
Hassan digs a good body shot into Judge's ribs.
Hassan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Judge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Judge is out of range.
Judge tries for a takedown but Hassan circles away easily
letting Hassan counter with a right hand.
Judge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Judge punishes Hassan's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hassan lands with a good body shot.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judge.
Judge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hassan finds it's way round the side to connect with Judge's head.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judge manages to avoid it.
Judge throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan blocks a jab.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hassan swings for the body but Judge moves out of range.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
It looked like Judge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hassan.
Judge connects with a body shot that sends Hassan's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Judge misses the target.
Hassan lands a head shot.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hassan as he avoids it easily.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hassan.
Hassan with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hassan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judge.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan lunges at Judge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judge's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judge. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Hassan. No joy for Judge on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Judge does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Judge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan lunges at Judge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judge's hand.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hassan as Judge shoots in.
Judge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Judge is just out of range.
Judge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hassan on his heels. He'll look to pass Hassan's guard now, I'm sure.
Hassan wants to stand and escape but Judge is having none of it.
Hassan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Judge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Judge stops Hassan from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Hassan being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Judge slips a straight right by Hassan.
Judge is looking to counter punch.
Hassan walks into a jab.
Hassan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Judge had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hassan sprawls well. Hassan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Judge gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Hassan as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Judge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hassan is fending him off so far but Judge persists. Nope, Hassan circles away and we're back to standing.
Judge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judge.
Judge moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Judge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judge was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Judge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hassan scores with a nice right hand.
Hassan misses the jab.
Hassan throws the left hand but Judge avoids the punch easily.
Hassan lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judge misses with a wild body shot.
Judge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hassan throws a hook but Judge avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hassan lands with an overhand left.
Hassan lands with an overhand left.
Judge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Judge connects with a right hand. Hassan shakes it off.
Judge swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Good exchange - Hassan coming out on top.
Hassan scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Judge misses.
Judge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Judge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Judge lands with a cross.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Hassan defending well as Judge loads up on a big left hand.
Judge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Judge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Judge feinted with a counter takedown.
Judge misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Judge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Judge just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hassan scores with a decent looking hook.
Hassan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Hassan finds it's way through Judge's defenses.
Hassan cracks Judge with an open hand slap.
Judge is looking to wear down Hassan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Judge throws a body shot but no joy.
Judge feints and as Hassan raises his hands in defense, Judge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judge wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Hassan keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan is looking to stand up but Judge isn't so interested in that idea.
Hassan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Judge presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Judge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hassan stops a takedown attempt from Judge.
Judge misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan scores with a hook to the body.
Hassan lands a left hand.
Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hassan cracks Judge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hassan lands a really nice looking cross but Judge seems unphased.
Judge moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hassan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Judge momentarily.
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Judge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Hassan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Hassan finds it's target.
Hassan slips a straight right by Judge.
Judge misses with a body shot.
Judge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hassan swivels and escapes.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Hassan.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judge.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Hassan cracks Judge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hassan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Judge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan swings for the body but Judge moves out of range.
Judge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hassan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Judge somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan swings for the body but Judge moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judge misses with a takedown attempt - Hassan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Judge darts in looking for a takedown but Hassan gets double underhooks and turns Judge into the cage.
Hassan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Judge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hassan works the jab nicely.
Judge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hassan misses the jab.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Judge needs to keep his hands up - Hassan had a free shot at his head there.
Hassan takes a swing at Judge's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Judge misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan 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!
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Judge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Judge slips the punch.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hassan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Judge moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hassan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Judge shoots in and drives through. Hassan sprawls well.
Hassan throws a body punch but Judge moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judge. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan jabs Judge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Judge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Hassan catches Judge right on the button with a cross.
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!
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge misses with an uppercut. Hassan saw that one coming.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
Judge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judge tries to counter with a takedown but Hassan is quick to defend against it.
Judge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Hassan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Judge misses with a wild body shot.
Judge swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Hassan counter with a right hand.
Judge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hassan to the ground. Judge is now in Hassan's guard.
Judge wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Hassan is looking to stand up but Judge isn't so interested in that idea.
Abduwali Hassan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hassan wants to get back to his feet.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Hassan defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hassan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hassan enables Judge to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hassan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Judge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Judge trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Judge trying to move into half guard but instead Hassan has managed to sweep!
Hassan gets to his feet. Judge looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Judge takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hassan catches Judge right on the button with a cross.
Ricky Judge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab lands there for Hassan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Judge throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Judge misses the shot to the body.
Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Judge.
Hassan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Judge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Judge.
Judge avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Judge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hassan sprawls and moves away.
Judge has his takedown stuffed
and Hassan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Hassan finds it's way through Judge's defenses.
Hassan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hassan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abduwali Hassan waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Threads's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aonghus Mormaer (ranked 682 p4p, 645 weight class) and Lathem McGuire (ranked 101 p4p, 94 weight class). Aonghus Mormaer 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aonghus Mormaer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lathem McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Mormaer lands.
Nice cross by McGuire.
Mormaer misses with a head kick.
Mormaer has managed to clinch.
Mormaer has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Mormaer.
Mormaer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire motions for Mormaer to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Mormaer thumps McGuire with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mormaer.
Mormaer needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
Mormaer throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
Mormaer connects with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Mormaer counters with an outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
A big left from McGuire misses.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mormaer misses with a straight right.
Mormaer tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Mormaer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mormaer checks the leg kick.
McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mormaer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mormaer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mormaer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mormaer jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Mormaer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Mormaer tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mormaer cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mormaer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McGuire to stand back up!
McGuire is rocked!
McGuire is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Mormaer Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! McGuire is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aonghus Mormaer!
An out of breath Aonghus Mormaer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hallis Mollen (ranked 1307 p4p, 1266 weight class) and Toran Roth (ranked 191 p4p, 186 weight class). Mollen comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - Like the Angel. Roth has chosen Dogodine u Prizrenu as his entrance music. 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 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 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hallis Mollen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Toran Roth!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roth misses with a double jab
and Mollen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Roth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mollen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roth is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mollen dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Roth throws a series of punches but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Roth avoids it well and moves away.
Roth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mollen 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.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Roth does no damage.
Mollen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Roth throws an overhand right that lands on Mollen's shoulder, as Mollen tries to avoid the shot.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mollen.
Mollen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mollen slips a jab and a cross from Roth.
Roth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Roth avoids it well and moves away.
Roth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Mollen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mollen is looking to improve his position.
Mollen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth blocks the strikes from Mollen.
Mollen is looking for a sweep. Roth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mollen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Roth blocks the strikes from Mollen.
Mollen tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.
Mollen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mollen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mollen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mollen landing rabbit punches to the side of Roth's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Roth trying to control from half guard but Mollen is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mollen punching from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roth is taking a breather. Mollen 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mollen punching from the bottom.
Mollen punching from the bottom.
Mollen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mollen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roth advances position into side control!
Mollen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mollen wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Mollen striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Roth decides to stand back up. Roth steps back and let's Mollen get back to his feet.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roth misses with the combination.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toran Roth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Roth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mollen tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown but Mollen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mollen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roth. Roth obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from Roth. Those never looked like landing.
Mollen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a head kick but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
Roth tries to land a front kick but Mollen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Roth avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Roth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Toran Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roth throws out a loose jab but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roth lands a nice hook to Mollen's body. Mollen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Mollen moves out of range easily.
Roth looks to land a combination. Mollen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mollen ducks right into an uppercut from Roth.
Roth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mollen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mollen tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen blocks a head kick by Roth.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Roth does no damage.
Roth tries to bum rush Mollen with a series of wild strikes but Mollen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth tries to clinch but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mollen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
Roth misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Roth misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
Roth missing with a left hand there. Mollen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roth lands with a slapping head kick.
Mollen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Roth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roth misses with a head kick.
Roth misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Roth misses.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mollen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mollen tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.
Hallis Mollen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Roth. Those never looked like landing.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Roth.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toran Roth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Roth throws a big shot that misses.
Roth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roth throws a series of punches but Mollen moves out of range.
Roth throws a series of punches but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.
Roth throws a low kick, looking for Mollen's leg but Mollen calmly moves out of range.
Roth misses with a two punch combination.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth darts in trying to clinch
and Mollen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roth!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollen stands up.
Roth just misses with a punch to the body.
Roth manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mollen on his heels. He'll look to pass Mollen's guard now, I'm sure.
Mollen tries to strike from the bottom.
Mollen is striking but Roth is not phased and passes to half guard.
Mollen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Roth is trying to control the action in half guard but Mollen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roth blocks the strikes from Mollen.
Mollen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Roth blocks the strikes from Mollen.
Roth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mollen punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mollen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Roth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mollen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like Roth is going to stand back up.
Mollen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Roth blocks the strikes from Mollen.
Roth controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Roth blocks the strikes from Mollen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mollen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roth.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mollen circles away quickly and effectively.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Mollen moves out of range easily.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Roth misses.
Roth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Roth throws a one two combo.
Roth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mollen.
Roth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mollen avoids the head kick by Roth.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Roth does no damage.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mollen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roth.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Roth avoids it well and moves away.
Roth tries to bum rush Mollen with a series of wild strikes but Mollen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roth throws a front kick aimed at Mollen's knee but Mollen avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Roth. Those never looked like landing.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Roth avoids it well and moves away.
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!
Roth lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toran Roth really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roth shoots in but Mollen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Roth avoids it well and moves away.
Roth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
Roth throws a head kick but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen ducks under a wild hook from Roth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth tries to bum rush Mollen with a series of wild strikes but Mollen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Roth avoids it well and moves away.
Toran Roth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mollen slips a jab from Roth.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roth feints a jab promting Mollen to slip. Roth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mollen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Roth. Those never looked like landing.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mollen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roth.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roth looks to land a left hand but Mollen moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth scores with a sloppy right hand. Mollen should have avoided that one.
Roth looks to land a combination but Mollen avoids it well.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roth fails to land with a series of punches.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roth misses with a two punch combination.
Roth tries to bum rush Mollen with a series of wild strikes but Mollen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Roth misses.
Mollen tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.
Roth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth takes a swing at Mollen's ribcage but misses.
Roth throws a series of punches but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roth throws a head kick that misses
and Mollen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roth is wriggling around but Mollen manages to pass to half guard.
Mollen decides to stand up.
Roth throws a head kick but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mollen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mollen trying to strike off his back.
Mollen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Roth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roth wants to control from the top but Mollen keeps moving.
Mollen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mollen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Roth wants to control from the top but Mollen keeps moving.
Mollen lands an upkick as Roth stands over him.
Mollen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mollen striking off his back but it's not causing Roth any problems.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mollen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toran Roth dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Roth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mollen.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roth misses with the combination.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Roth avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth misses with a double jab
and Mollen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mollen.
Mollen stands up and waves to Roth to follow him.
Roth swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Roth.
Toran Roth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Mollen moves out of range easily.
Mollen tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mollen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Roth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roth gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth blocks the strikes from Mollen.
Roth decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mollen to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mollen keeps the fight on the outside.
Mollen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mollen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roth wanted to stand there but Mollen had control of the position.
Mollen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mollen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mollen lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Mollen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mollen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mollen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there.
Mollen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
Roth misses with the combination.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth throws a nice looking combination but Mollen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toran Roth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 44:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 44:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toran Roth!
Toran Roth is the new middleweight champion!
Toran Roth decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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