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Cosme vs Quark - Money - #9 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghost Chai (ranked 5931 p4p, 5734 weight class) and Lime Garfield (ranked 571 p4p, 561 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghost Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lime Garfield!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garfield has a takedown stuffed.
Garfield scores with a takedown into Chai's guard.
Garfield passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garfield working the ground and pound from side control.
Garfield misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Garfield crashes against the mat.
Garfield creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Garfield throws a strike aimed at the side of Chai's head but Chai avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garfield tries to advance position but instead Chai slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfield working Chai over with strikes.
Chai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garfield on the ground.
Garfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chai's coaches at Master Chai's Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garfield.
Garfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garfield sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garfield.
Garfield is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garfield is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Garfield is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garfield wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Garfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garfield darts in and clinches Chai up against the cage.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Garfield.
Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Garfield gets an underhook and turns Chai into the cage.
Garfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Garfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Garfield controls his hands.
Chai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garfield.
Garfield tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garfield is trying to drag Chai to the mat but Chai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ghost Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lime Garfield.
Chai prevents a body shot from Garfield.
Garfield misses with a body punch.
Garfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai is trying to push Garfield away but Garfield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chai blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Garfield takes a shot to the head.
Garfield is trying to drag Chai to the mat but Chai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai tries to stall but Garfield uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garfield takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lime Garfield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chai counters with a nice right hand that sends Garfield toppling to the canvas! Garfield scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chai finish him?!
 Garfield is rocked!
Chai knocks out Garfield with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Chai before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Chai picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghost Chai!
Ghost Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pangeran Nainggolan (ranked 5277 p4p, 25041 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 544 p4p, 605 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pangeran Nainggolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mayweather .
Mayweather fails with the takedown
and Nainggolan counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayweather fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pangeran Nainggolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Mayweather .
Nainggolan lands a slapping body shot.
Nainggolan drops Mayweather with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mayweather looks back up at him and smiles so Nainggolan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Mayweather is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nainggolan is stalking Mayweather . Mayweather circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Nainggolan, and it's lights out! Mayweather really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pangeran Nainggolan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uladzimir Prokopenko (ranked 4097 p4p, 3342 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 497 p4p, 425 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uladzimir Prokopenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Prokopenko sprawls well initially but Castle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Prokopenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Castle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Castle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Prokopenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prokopenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Prokopenko is not content to let Castle control the position.
Castle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prokopenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castle slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Castle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Prokopenko looking for submissions off his back.
Castle trying to control the action but Prokopenko is working from the bottom.
Castle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castle is stalling here. Prokopenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Castle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Prokopenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Prokopenko working away.
Castle parries the strikes from Prokopenko easily there. Prokopenko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Castle to escape.
Castle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prokopenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prokopenko trying to control the position but Castle is working away.
Castle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Prokopenko is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Prokopenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Castle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Prokopenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castle swivels and escapes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Castle moves into the clinch successfully.
Castle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prokopenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been informed that Castle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Castle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Prokopenko keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Prokopenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prokopenko's head.
Prokopenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castle trying to control but Prokopenko is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Prokopenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that round.
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.
Castle gets the takedown into side control.
Prokopenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Castle is keen to just control but Prokopenko is a slippery customer.
Castle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Prokopenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Castle winds up and cracks Prokopenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Castle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prokopenko keeps working.
Well, if Castle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Castle.
Prokopenko moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle wants to control from the top but Prokopenko keeps moving.
Castle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Castle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prokopenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castle has managed to get both his arms back between Prokopenko's legs - danger averted.
Castle stays in close to Prokopenko's body and controls the position.
Prokopenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castle 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.
Prokopenko keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Prokopenko is looking for a triangle but Castle pushes his legs off easily.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Castle trying to control but Prokopenko is working from the bottom.
Prokopenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Prokopenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Castle wants to control from the top but Prokopenko keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle works over Prokopenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Castle advances position into side control!
Castle controlling from side mount.
Prokopenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Castle's best efforts.
Castle prevents Prokopenko from improving his position.
Castle controlling the pace.
Castle blocks the strikes from Prokopenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Prokopenko trying to hold on to Castle's head to control him but Castle postures up.
Castle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Prokopenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle is looking to take a break and control but Prokopenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prokopenko tries to roll over but Castle keeps him under control.
Castle wants to control but Prokopenko is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castle controlling the pace.
Frank Castle has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Castle takes the fight into the clinch.
Castle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Prokopenko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Castle biding his time, controlling Prokopenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle tries to get the hooks in deep but Prokopenko pushed the leg off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopenko rolls, trying to escape but Castle keeps control of the position.
Castle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Prokopenko.
Prokopenko trying to control the hands but Castle won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Prokopenko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Castle wants to control but Prokopenko manages to buck him off and is now in Castle's guard! Nice work there by Prokopenko!
Prokopenko wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Castle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Castle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle is looking to stand up but Prokopenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Prokopenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Castle managing to control the position.
Frank Castle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prokopenko throwing strikes from guard but Castle blocks nicely.
Castle kicks Prokopenko off and gets to his feet.
Castle connects with a crisp jab.
Prokopenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Uladzimir Prokopenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Prokopenko looking for a guillotine here but Castle defends easily.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Prokopenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Prokopenko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Castle is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Prokopenko pulls down on the head and he's put Castle to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Uladzimir Prokopenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 2477 p4p, 24913 weight class) and Kyle Yike Ii (ranked 328 p4p, 655 weight class). Kyle Yike Ii 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Yike Ii!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sloppy strikes from Yike Ii. Those never looked like landing.
Yike Ii scores with a shot to the body.
Rogers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yike Ii defends well and Rogers ends up having to push Yike Ii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rogers gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yike Ii makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Yike Ii throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yike Ii is looking to regain half guard here but Rogers keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Yike Ii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers prevents Yike Ii from escaping the position.
Rogers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rogers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Rogers's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Yike Ii is looking to reverse the position.
Yike Ii can't do much from the bottom here.
Rogers staying calm.
Rogers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yike Ii for as long as he can get away with.
Yike Ii regains half guard.
Rogers is looking to advance position but Yike Ii won't allow it.
Yike Ii is trying to stand.
Rogers trying to control the pace.
Yike Ii is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yike Ii keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yike Ii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yike Ii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rogers forces Yike Ii back against the cage and clinches.
Yike Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yike Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rogers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yike Ii's efforts to push away.
Yike Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rogers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rogers stays in close to Yike Ii's body and controls the position.
Yike Ii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yike Ii keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yike Ii keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Yike Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Yike Ii, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Yike Ii will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yike Ii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rogers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yike Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Yike Ii, not yet.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Yike Ii is retaining full guard.
Rogers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yike Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Yike Ii, not yet.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yike Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Yike Ii, not yet.
Yike Ii pulls Rogers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rogers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yike Ii controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yike Ii can't keep his opponent in guard - Rogers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yike Ii wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yike Ii won't allow Rogers to pass to mount.
Rogers passes to full mount!
Rogers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steve Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yike Ii wants to control but Rogers is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers controlling from the full mount.
Rogers avoids the attempt from Yike Ii to control.
Rogers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rogers is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Yike Ii is in real trouble.
Rogers throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Yike Ii!
Yike Ii tries to escape but Rogers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rogers really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Yike Ii.
Rogers is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yike Ii knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yike Ii for a finish.
Yike Ii trying to control the action but Rogers just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Yike Ii trying to get back to his feet but Rogers is in full control for now.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yike Ii can do to turn this around?
Yike Ii wants to escape the position.
Yike Ii is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rogers.
Yike Ii is really stuck here.
Yike Ii trying to control the position but Rogers manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Yike Ii right now.
Rogers slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Yike Ii is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Yike Ii lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers scores with a takedown into Yike Ii's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yike Ii trying to remain calm as Rogers controls from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rogers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yike Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rogers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rogers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yike Ii is not content to let Rogers control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Further stalling from Rogers.
Yike Ii tries to buck Rogers off but Rogers is having none of it.
Yike Ii is still trying to improve position.
Yike Ii trying to remain calm as Rogers controls from the top position.
Yike Ii wants to get back to his feet but Rogers drags him back down.
Rogers controlling the position.
Rogers continues to stall.
That's two 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yike Ii is trying to improve his position.
Rogers just content to control the position.
Yike Ii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yike Ii being controlled for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yike Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Yike Ii as Rogers shoots in.
Rogers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rogers is looking to advance position but Yike Ii won't allow it.
Rogers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yike Ii keeping hold of Rogers's head, controlling as best he can.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Yike Ii is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yike Ii is looking to control Rogers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yike Ii avoid being mounted?
Rogers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rogers 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucia Del Paco (ranked 2684 p4p, 3431 weight class) and Keith Schwerinn (ranked 329 p4p, 414 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucia Del Paco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keith Schwerinn!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwerinn misses with a straight right.
Del Paco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Del Paco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schwerinn manages to circle out of the way.
Del Paco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schwerinn.
Del Paco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Paco misses the target.
Del Paco has managed to clinch.
Schwerinn managing to block the knees to the body from Del Paco.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Del Paco.
Schwerinn blocks a body shot from Del Paco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwerinn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Del Paco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Del Paco is stalling here.
Schwerinn blocks a body shot from Del Paco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Paco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schwerinn.
Schwerinn blocks an elbow strike from Del Paco.
Schwerinn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Del Paco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schwerinn letting Del Paco take a breather here.
Del Paco trying to land knees to the body.
Del Paco lands an elbow inside.
Del Paco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Del Paco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schwerinn blocks an elbow strike from Del Paco.
Del Paco slowing the pace effectively.
Del Paco presses Schwerinn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Del Paco is working Schwerinn over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwerinn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Del Paco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lucia Del Paco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Schwerinn.
Schwerinn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Del Paco lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Del Paco.
Del Paco pressing his opponent against the cage.
Del Paco tries to land knees in the clinch but Schwerinn avoids the damage to the body.
Schwerinn is looking to take this one to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Paco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Paco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schwerinn's defenses.
Del Paco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Del Paco stops a takedown attempt from Schwerinn.
Del Paco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Paco lands a damaging elbow.
Schwerinn dodges an elbow strike from Del Paco.
Del Paco has Schwerinn pushed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Paco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schwerinn's brow.
Schwerinn blocks an elbow strike from Del Paco.
Del Paco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Schwerinn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Del Paco walks away with a smile on his face. Schwerinn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lucia Del Paco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schwerinn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Del Paco closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Del Paco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Paco misses with a body punch.
Schwerinn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schwerinn blocks a body shot from Del Paco.
Del Paco lands a body punch.
Schwerinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Paco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Schwerinn.
Schwerinn misses with an uppercut.
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!
Del Paco throws a leg kick
and Schwerinn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Del Paco's guard.
Del Paco is looking to stand back up but Schwerinn counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Del Paco.
Del Paco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schwerinn scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucia Del Paco dominated that round.
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.
Del Paco jabs at Schwerinn's body.
Del Paco pushes Schwerinn up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Paco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Paco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Del Paco misses with a knee to the head.
Del Paco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Del Paco lands an elbow just above Schwerinn 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Paco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Paco avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Del Paco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Paco misses with a punch to the body.
Del Paco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schwerinn is stalling here.
Schwerinn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Del Paco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lucia Del Paco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Del Paco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schwerinn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Del Paco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Del Paco tries to break free.
Schwerinn loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Del Paco hold on?
We've been informed that Schwerinn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Schwerinn avoiding Del Paco 's attempts to control his hands.
Schwerinn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schwerinn has the hooks in. Del Paco is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Schwerinn's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwerinn is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Del Paco is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keith Schwerinn!
A victorious Keith Schwerinn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akim Afanasy (ranked 2344 p4p, 2580 weight class) and Niall Ferguson (ranked 301 p4p, 327 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Akim Afanasy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Akim Afanasy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akim Afanasy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niall Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Afanasy fails to land the takedown.
Ferguson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Afanasy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Afanasy somewhat.
Afanasy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akim Afanasy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Afanasy dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afanasy fails with the takedown
and Afanasy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Akim Afanasy has been cut.
Jab from Ferguson.
Afanasy fails with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Afanasy closes the distance but Ferguson moves to the side
and Ferguson counters with a huge left! Afanasy is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ferguson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Afanasy from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ferguson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niall Ferguson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Attila Hun (ranked 2916 p4p, 3483 weight class) and Bradlee Dargue (ranked 353 p4p, 419 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Attila Hun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bradlee Dargue!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dargue with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dargue with a poor takedown
and Hun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dargue with a poor takedown
and Hun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Attila Hun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradlee Dargue.
Hun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dargue shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hun to counter with a crisp jab.
Hun takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Hun. That snapped Dargue's head back.
Dargue is rocked!
Hun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hun stuns Dargue with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dargue doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hun makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hun walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dargue drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hun swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dargue's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Attila Hun!
Attila Hun seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Bradlee Dargue stepped up to the mic, saying 'still undefeated undisputed never lost a round'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between White Goodman (ranked 2327 p4p, 3550 weight class) and Splerkin McJerkins (ranked 274 p4p, 386 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, White Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Splerkin McJerkins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up but McJerkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from McJerkins misses.
McJerkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman tries to clinch there but McJerkins circles away.
McJerkins throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from McJerkins misses the target.
Goodman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goodman pushes McJerkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman is trying to pull guard but McJerkins has him pressed against the cage.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman tries to pull guard but McJerkins won't allow it.
Goodman manages to pull guard.
Goodman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McJerkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
McJerkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goodman is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McJerkins rolls with it to try and escape but Goodman cranks on the arm and McJerkins is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). White Goodman!
Post fight, White Goodman stared into the camera and said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snarf Snarf (ranked 2156 p4p, 2902 weight class) and Cardano Smith (ranked 289 p4p, 362 weight class). Snarf comes to the cage accompanied by Smack my bitch up. Cardano Smith acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Snarf Snarf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cardano Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Snarf Snarf has been cut.
Snarf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Snarf or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Snarf closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Snarf pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws out a counter right but Snarf avoids it with no problem.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Snarf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws a hook but Snarf blocks it.
Snarf attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snarf fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snarf Snarf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snarf shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Snarf misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snarf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snarf at a distance.
Snarf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snarf off to one side.
Snarf moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Snarf wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Snarf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a right hand that Snarf ducks under and follows up with a left that Snarf also avoids with ease.
Snarf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Snarf throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Snarf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snarf tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snarf appears to be looking for a big counter.
Snarf shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Snarf counters with a nice uppercut.
Snarf doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Snarf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Snarf is just out of range.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith cracks Snarf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Snarf Snarf's cut is getting worse.
Snarf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snarf misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a huge left! Snarf is in big trouble! He's backing up but Smith isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Snarf from any more damage. A dominating finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cardano Smith!
Cardano Smith 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.
Snarf Snarf spoke after the fight, saying 'I LIKE TURTLES!!! SNARF! Good Fight! Dr. Rockzo sold me a fat jeffery, lets go get lit as fuck and run a train on Lionell's sister. snarf! '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edvaldo Cosme (ranked 1008 p4p, 1760 weight class) and Barkeep Quark (ranked 146 p4p, 235 weight class). Quark has chosen Train of Consequences as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edvaldo Cosme!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cosme manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cosme is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quark with a nice head shot there.
Quark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quark trying to control but Cosme is working from the bottom.
Quark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quark chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosme can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quark controls the pace.
Quark trying to control but Cosme is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosme trying to control the position.
Cosme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cosme is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cosme is on top in guard.
Quark keeping full guard, as Cosme tries to pass.
Cosme trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cosme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Cosme from controlling successfully.
Cosme in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosme.
Cosme is fighting to break Quark's control of his arms but Quark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Quark is trying to keep Cosme in close.
Quark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosme's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cosme has momentary wrist control but Quark slips an elbow through the middle.
Quark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosme manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quark manages to get himself to full guard.
Quark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Quark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Quark trying to control but Cosme is working from the bottom.
Quark stopping the sweep attempt from Cosme.
Cosme is trying to hold Quark in close to prevent damage but Quark has managed to pass into half guard.
Quark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cosme knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosme wants to get back to full guard.
Quark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Quark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cosme keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosme trying to control from the bottom.
Cosme is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Quark there.
Cosme is not content to let Quark control the position.
Quark working Cosme over with strikes.
Cosme gets back to full guard.
Quark scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Quark throws a big elbow that misses.
Quark stopping the sweep attempt from Cosme.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Quark darts in and clinches Cosme up against the cage.
Quark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quark lands a body punch.
Cosme tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quark smiles and moves away.
Cosme moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Quark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cosme can't get the takedown.
Quark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cosme backwards.
Cosme jumps guard but Quark stands there with Cosme around his waist. Cosme gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvaldo Cosme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quark scores with a shoulder strike.
Quark stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Cosme's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Quark.
Cosme tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quark smiles and moves away.
Quark tries to clinch but Cosme moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosme shoots in looking for a takedown. Quark tries to sprawl out of it but Cosme keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quark clinches up with Cosme and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quark.
Quark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quark tries to throw a body punch but Cosme avoids it by throwing Quark back against the cage.
Cosme has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Quark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cosme gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cosme trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cosme can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cosme manages to get himself to full guard.
Quark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cosme gets back to full guard.
Cosme not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barkeep Quark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cosme manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quark manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosme's guard.
Cosme looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosme, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosme has Quark pulled in close to control his posture.
Quark pushes down on Cosme's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Quark trying to control the action but Cosme is working from the bottom.
Quark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Quark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Quark slips a nice elbow through Cosme's hands, connecting with Cosme's forehead.
Quark is looking to take a break and control but Cosme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosme wants to control but Quark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quark trying to control the action but Cosme is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Quark seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quark throwing shots but Cosme is blocking nicely.
Quark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cosme is looking for a sweep. Quark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cosme trying to get back to full guard but Quark takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Quark tries to control but Cosme wriggling away.
Quark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cosme is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Quark moves to clinch but Cosme breaks away
and Cosme counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cosme trying to control from half guard but Quark is working away.
Quark controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Quark gets full guard.
Cosme trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosme wants to control from the top but Quark keeps moving.
Quark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cosme wants to control from the top but Quark keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosme throws a big elbow that misses.
Cosme wants to pass the guard but Quark is keeping the position.
Quark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosme's guard.
Quark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cosme's head.
Cosme keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Cosme looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosme, not yet.
Cosme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cosme controlling the position.
Cosme controls Quark momentarily but Quark frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Quark is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosme is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Quark working over Cosme with some ground and pound. Cosme looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Quark is thwarting Cosme's attempts to control the position.
Quark works his way into side control.
Quark lands some shots froms side control.
Cosme is looking for a sweep.
Quark cracks Cosme with a big right hand but Cosme just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cosme is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Quark is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Quark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cosme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cosme is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosme in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cosme tries to reverse the position but Quark maintains control.
Quark wants to control the pace but Cosme is squirming around nicely.
Cosme is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Quark.
Cosme is squirming around, avoiding Quark's attempts to control the action.
Cosme is trying to escape the mount.
Quark cracks Cosme with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cosme is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quark is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cosme can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Quark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quark is landing with some decent strikes but Cosme is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
 Cosme is rocked!
Quark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Cosme is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cosme slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quark moves into full mount! Cosme won't be happy about that!
Quark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A big strike lands for Quark! That's really hurt Cosme and he's turned his back - Quark keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Quark jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barkeep Quark!
Barkeep Quark is the new welterweight champion!
Barkeep Quark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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