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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Zeppelin (ranked 24441 p4p, 4331 weight class) and Ayyuken Bi (ranked 670 p4p, 538 weight class). Ayyuken Bi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Zeppelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ayyuken Bi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zeppelins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 It looks like Kyle Zeppelin has been cut.
Bi lands a big uppercut and Zeppelin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zeppelin looks OK. Bi waves Zeppelin back to his feet!
 Zeppelin is rocked!
Zeppelin gets the takedown into side control.
Oh Zeppelin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bi wants to get back to his feet but Zeppelin drags him back down.
Zeppelin working the ground and pound.
Zeppelin seems to have got his legs back now.
Bi is pushing Zeppelin's head away, looking to escape. Zeppelin manages to hold on to the position though.
Bi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zeppelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zeppelin slows the pace down.
Zeppelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bi, who protects the arm well.
Bi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeppelin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bi is wriggling around trying to escape but Zeppelin has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Bi taps out and Zeppelin picks up the big win! Great work there by Zeppelin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Zeppelin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Millward (ranked 5637 p4p, 4661 weight class) and Joey Williams (ranked 577 p4p, 529 weight class). Joey Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Millward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Williams!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Millward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Williams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams prevents Millward from standing back up.
Millward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Millward!
Williams has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Millward's face.
Williams lands a nice shot to the head.
Millward wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Williams controlling the pace for now.
Williams dominating with strikes here.
Williams lands with some strikes.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millward wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Millward is in trouble!
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!
Millward is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Williams lands a nice shot to the head.
Williams is landing with some decent strikes but Millward is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Millward is rocked!
Millward tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Oh Millward is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Millward scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Williams land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Williams stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Williams!
Joey Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tai Kina (ranked 3442 p4p, 4390 weight class) and Chaz Popizicki (ranked 451 p4p, 517 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tai Kina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chaz Popizicki!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popizicki.
Kina is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Popizicki.
Popizicki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kina seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kina drives through and clinches with Popizicki against the cage.
Kina lands a takedown into guard.
Popizicki is trying to control the position but Kina postures up.
Kina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kina tries to free his leg and advance position but Popizicki is retaining full guard.
Kina has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Popizicki is proving hard to escape from.
Popizicki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Popizicki on the ground.
Kina is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kina pushes down on Popizicki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Popizicki is looking to control Kina's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Popizicki avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popizicki is looking for a sweep. Kina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kina stands up and beckons Popizicki to join him on the feet.
Popizicki throws out a loose jab but Kina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popizicki misses with a jab to the body
and Kina counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kina.
Kina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Popizicki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Popizicki controls Kina momentarily but Kina frees himself.
Popizicki is working an open guard so Kina takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kina. No joy for Popizicki on that attempt.
Kina drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kina preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kina slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Popizicki is looking for a sweep.
Kina decides to stand back up. Kina steps back and let's Popizicki get back to his feet.
Kina on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kina prevents a body shot from Popizicki.
Kina drags the fight down to the ground.
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Kina keeps moving.
Popizicki content to stall in guard here.
Popizicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kina wants to stand up but Popizicki is controlling him.
Popizicki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Popizicki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Kina keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Popizicki leaves Kina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.
Kina shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Popizicki's guard.
Kina would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kina has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Popizicki to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kina is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Popizicki pulls down on the head and he's put Kina to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chaz Popizicki!
An out of breath Chaz Popizicki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tai Kina was interviewed post fight and said 'Back To the gym! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Wenzel (ranked 3499 p4p, 4225 weight class) and Pete Brown (ranked 449 p4p, 512 weight class). Pete Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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KO power |
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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 St Petersburg, Igor Wenzel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wenzel finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Wenzel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wenzel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wenzel moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Wenzel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
Wenzel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Wenzel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wenzel walks into a left hand.
Brown throws a hook but Wenzel blocks it.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wenzel has time to react.
Jab from Brown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Wenzel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Wenzel.
Wenzel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wenzel takes one to the chin there.
Wenzel throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wenzel's hands.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Wenzel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wenzel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
Wenzel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wenzel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown cracks Wenzel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Wenzel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown lands with a hook. Wenzel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Wenzel throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Wenzel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Wenzel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wenzel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Wenzel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wenzel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wenzel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Brown blocks a jab.
Wenzel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Wenzel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wenzel throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wenzel ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Wenzel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wenzel at a distance.
Wenzel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wenzel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
Wenzel moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wenzel lands a nice shot to the body.
Wenzel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Pete Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Wenzel counters with a stiff right hand.
Wenzel walks into a jab.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wenzel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wenzel loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Wenzel misses with a looping left.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown lands with a cross.
Brown cracks Wenzel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Brown catches Wenzel right on the button with a cross.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wenzel is rocked!
Brown lands an overhand right.
Oh Wenzel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wenzel momentarily.
Wenzel lands a body shot.
A cross from Brown lands.
Wenzel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown cracks Wenzel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wenzel misses with a straight right.
Brown steps in with a hook that catches Wenzel right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Brown follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wenzel looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Brown!
Our winner, Pete Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhao Ming (ranked 4001 p4p, 3521 weight class) and Erik Dodson (ranked 364 p4p, 338 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhao Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Dodson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ming slips a straight right by Dodson.
Dodson misses with a looping left.
Ming tries to clinch but Dodson moves out of range.
Dodson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ming with a body shot.
Ming misses with a double jab.
Ming displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dodson throws out the jab.
Dodson digs a good body shot into Ming's ribs.
Ming moves out of range of the strikes.
Dodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Dodson tries to get set, Ming tries to push him back and clinch up but Dodson manages to avoid the attempt.
Dodson missing with a left hand there. Ming was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ming drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodson wants to get back to his feet but Ming drags him back down.
Ming is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dodson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dodson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dodson is doing well to control the position and prevent Ming from advancing to side control.
Ming stops Dodson from getting back to his feet.
Ming is looking to take a break and control but Dodson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dodson is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dodson misses with an uppercut.
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.
Ming ducks under a wild hook from Dodson.
A swing and a miss from Dodson.
Ming ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ming is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dodson.
Ming looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dodson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ming off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dodson throws a hook but Ming avoids it easily.
Ming appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dodson misses with a right hand
and Ming counters with a three punch combo that has Dodson backing up. Dodson nods at Ming to acknowledge the strikes.
Dodson blocks a head kick by Ming.
Erik Dodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodson throws a jab when Ming was well out of range.
Ming defending well as Dodson loads up on a big left hand.
Ming drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dodson sprawls and moves away.
Dodson misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ming blocks a jab.
Ming tries to counter with a takedown but Dodson is quick to defend against it.
Ming tries for a takedown but Dodson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dodson looks to land a right hand but Ming moved out of range.
Dodson throws a lazy right hand but Ming sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Dodson misses.
It looked like Ming was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dodson misses with a right hand
and Ming connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dodson misses with a looping right.
Ming ducks under a wild hook from Dodson.
Ming throws a big counter combination but Dodson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ming defending well as Dodson loads up on a big left hand.
As Dodson looks to move away, Ming throws a big counter combo but Dodson just gets out of the way.
Ming avoids the body shot from Dodson.
Dodson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ming slips a straight right by Dodson.
Dodson leaves Ming with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ming ducks under a wild hook from Dodson.
Ming attempts a counter takedown but Dodson avoids it well and moves away.
Ming lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ming staying out of range there.
Ming shoots in and drives through. Dodson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhao Ming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ming slips under a jab from Dodson.
Ming is looking to counter punch.
Ming walks into a stiff left hand from Dodson.
Dodson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dodson throws a big shot that misses.
Ming tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dodson manages to circle out of the way.
Ming dives in and grabs Dodson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dodson pushes down on Ming's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dodson misses with an uppercut. Ming saw that one coming.
Dodson missing with a left hand there. Ming was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dodson throws a hook to the side of Ming's head but Ming sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ming changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dodson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Dodson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ming defending well as Dodson loads up on a big left hand.
Dodson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dodson misses with a wild body shot.
Erik Dodson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ming wants to clinch.
Dodson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dodson throws a hook but Ming blocks it.
Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ming misses with a few strikes there.
Ming goes for a double leg but Dodson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dodson continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ming fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ming closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ming lands in his opponent's guard.
Dodson pushes Ming off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erik Dodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dodson misses with a straight right.
Ming ducks under a wild hook from Dodson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ming or perhaps it was just good defense by Dodson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhao Ming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Dodson misses.
Dodson misses with a looping left.
Dodson throws a hook to the side of Ming's head but Ming sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ming.
A telegraphed right hand from Dodson misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ming takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dodson misses with a body shot.
Ming feinted with a counter takedown.
Ming looks to score with a jab to the body but Dodson is just out of range.
Ming misses with a kick to the body
and Dodson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ming throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dodson counter with a right hand.
A big right from Dodson misses.
Dodson missing with a left hand there. Ming was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ming slips a jab from Dodson.
Dodson looks to land a left hand but Ming moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Dodson finds it's way through Ming's defenses.
Ming throws a right hand that misses
and Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dodson throws a hook to the side of Ming's head but Ming sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ming gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dodson counters with a straight right hand.
Ming takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ming.
Dodson scores with a hook.
Dodson looks to land a right hand but Ming moved out of range.
Dodson checks a low kick from Ming.
Dodson throws a jab when Ming was well out of range.
Ming has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dodson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dodson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ming moves into the clinch.
Ming tries to pull guard but Dodson won't allow it.
Dodson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ming is looking for a counter combo.
Ming wants to clinch but Dodson slips to the side
and Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ming wants to clinch.
Ming fails with the takedown
and Dodson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Dodson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dodson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ming sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ming tries to counter by clinching up but Dodson breaks away and moves out of range.
Dodson misses with a looping right.
Ming has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ming there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ming shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dodson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dodson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dodson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ming misses with a double jab
letting Dodson counter with a right hand.
Dodson throws a jab when Ming was well out of range.
Ming tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dodson manages to circle out of the way.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ming shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dodson pinned against the cage. Dodson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ming has his takedown stuffed
enabling Dodson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dodson.
Dodson lands with an overhand left.
Dodson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dodson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhao Ming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dodson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ming doesn't seem bothered though.
Ming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dodson.
A jab from Dodson misses.
Dodson misses with an uppercut.
Ming closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dodson misses with a hook. Ming ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson throws a looping overhand right but Ming ducks down to avoid it.
Ming shoots in for a takedown but Dodson shows good takedown defense.
Ming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dodson.
Ming slips under a jab.
Dodson scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ming gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dodson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhao Ming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dodson lands the left hand.
Dodson misses with a hook.
Ming is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ming shoots in for a takedown but Dodson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ming tries to move into range but Dodson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dodson lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dodson finds it's way through Ming's defenses.
Ming shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dodson's guard.
Ming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dodson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ming walks into a straight right hand from Dodson.
Dodson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ming.
Ming thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dodson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dodson throws an overhand right that lands on Ming's shoulder, as Ming tries to avoid the shot.
Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dodson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ming shoots in for a takedown but Dodson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ming ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Ming misses the target.
Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dodson missing with a left hand there. Ming was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ming looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dodson misses the jab.
Ming moves out of range of the strikes.
Dodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ming misses with the body kick
and Dodson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dodson misses with a hook. Ming ducked under it nicely.
Ming seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ming misses with a few strikes there.
Zhao Ming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dodson misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Dodson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dodson 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Dodson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Mertens (ranked 3432 p4p, 3374 weight class) and Joe Joyce (ranked 448 p4p, 442 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Liam Mertens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Joyce!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joyce throws a leg kick but Mertens sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joyce misses with a hook. Mertens ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Mertens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Joyce misses.
Joyce with a nice calf kick.
Joyce takes a swing at Mertens's ribcage but misses.
Mertens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joyce slips under a jab from Mertens.
Joyce cracks Mertens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joyce throws a shot from downtown. Mertens moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Mertens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mertens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joyce throws a jab when Mertens was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mertens throws a big shot that misses.
Mertens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joyce with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joyce scores with a punch to the head.
A leg kick checked by Mertens.
Mertens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyce throws a low kick but Mertens moves out of range easily.
Mertens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joyce lands an overhand right.
Mertens missing with a left hand there. Joyce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mertens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joyce throws a hook to the side of Mertens's head but Mertens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joyce throws out a loose jab but Mertens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mertens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joyce.
It looked like Mertens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Joyce misses its intended target.
Joyce throws out a loose jab but Mertens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joyce connects with the punch.
Joyce throws a hook but Mertens blocks it.
Joyce has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Joyce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joyce will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joyce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mertens.
Joyce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mertens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyce lands a jab to the head.
Joyce throws a jab when Mertens was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mertens blocks a leg kick.
Joyce tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mertens is able to avoid easily.
Mertens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mertens avoids the body shot from Joyce.
Joyce misses with a hook.
Mertens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mertens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joyce.
A big right from Mertens misses.
Joyce ducks under a wild hook from Mertens.
Jab from Mertens.
Joe Joyce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mertens looks to land a right hand but Joyce moved out of range.
Mertens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mertens throws a hook to the side of Joyce's head but Joyce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joyce looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mertens throws a hook to the side of Joyce's head but Joyce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mertens moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Mertens misses.
It seemed like Joyce was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mertens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Joyce connects with a jab.
Joyce throws a hook but Mertens blocks it.
Joyce throws a looping overhand right but Mertens ducks down to avoid it.
Mertens is looking for a counter combo.
Mertens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joyce attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mertens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joyce under the eye.
Mertens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mertens is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Joyce's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Joyce connects with a solid leg kick.
Mertens moves out of range as Joyce strikes.
Joyce fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joyce scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mertens loads up on a big right hand but Joyce slips the punch.
Mertens throws a shot from downtown. Joyce moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mertens checks a low kick from Joyce.
Joyce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Joyce misses.
Joyce looks to throw the jab but Mertens is out of range.
Mertens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Joyce throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mertens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mertens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mertens scores with a body shot.
Joyce connects with a body shot.
Joyce misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Mertens misses its intended target.
Joyce connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Mertens misses its intended target.
Joyce with a hook.
Joyce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Joyce dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Joyce misses with a looping left.
Joyce misses with a lunging right hand
and Mertens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joyce moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mertens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Joyce misses.
Joyce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mertens.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joyce.
Mertens slips under a jab.
Joyce scores with a jab to the body.
Mertens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mertens throws a big shot that misses.
Joyce appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joyce lands with a straight right. Mertens didn't see that one coming.
Joyce misses with a right hand
enabling Mertens to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joyce throws a poor cross that misses
and Mertens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Joyce.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mertens might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Joyce, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mertens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mertens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joyce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mertens misses the jab.
Joyce swings widly with a right hand
and Mertens counters with a nice uppercut.
Joyce misses with a lunging right hand
and Mertens counters with a crisp right hand that drops Joyce! Mertens lets Joyce back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Joyce is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joyce is holding his hands too far apart here. Mertens throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Joyce is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Mertens!
A victorious Liam Mertens 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Pearson (ranked 3656 p4p, 2519 weight class) and Christophe Pouliot (ranked 465 p4p, 330 weight class). The key to victory for Greg Pearson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Pouliot!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouliot drives through with a takedown into Pearson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Pouliot from controlling successfully.
Pouliot preventing the sweep.
Pouliot trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Pouliot from controlling successfully.
Pearson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pouliot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson 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 one minute gone in the round.
Pouliot trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouliot is working Pearson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pouliot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pouliot stopping the sweep attempt from Pearson.
Pearson is controlling Pouliot's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson 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.
Pouliot connects with a couple of short punches.
Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouliot is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pouliot trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pearson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pouliot will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pouliot has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canucks Combat Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pouliot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pearson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouliot throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pouliot keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouliot trying to keep a closed guard but Pearson is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pouliot misses with a body shot.
Pearson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pouliot avoids it.
Pearson throws a body punch but Pouliot moves out of range.
Pouliot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pearson throws a body punch but Pouliot moves out of range.
Pouliot misses with an uppercut.
Pouliot throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pouliot swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Pouliot throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Pearson misses its target.
Pearson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pouliot.
Pearson is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pouliot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pearson misses with an uppercut.
Pouliot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pouliot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pearson is defending well.
Pouliot blocks a body shot from Pearson.
A head punch on the inside from Pouliot fails to land.
Pouliot is struggling to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Pouliot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pouliot throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson lands with a light punch inside.
Pouliot swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christophe Pouliot will probably get the nod.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Pouliot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pouliot looks to land a left hand but Pearson moved out of range nicely.
Pearson wants to slow Pouliot down by chopping away at his legs.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pouliot.
Pouliot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pearson with a nice cross.
Pouliot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pearson is looking to wear down Pouliot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pouliot throws an off balance right hand
and Pearson counters with a left to the body.
Pearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pouliot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson throws a big shot that misses.
Pouliot tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Pouliot misses its intended target.
A low kick lands for Pearson.
Pearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pouliot misses with a hook
and Pearson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pouliot throws an overhand right that lands on Pearson's shoulder, as Pearson tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Pearson misses.
Pouliot misses with an uppercut.
Pouliot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
Pearson slips a straight right by Pouliot.
Pouliot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Pouliot's shoulder, as Pouliot tries to avoid the shot.
Pouliot might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pouliot avoids the head kick by Pearson.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pouliot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pearson.
Pearson lands a nice hook to Pouliot's body. Pouliot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greg Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pouliot throws a looping overhand right but Pearson ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson lands with an overhand left.
Pouliot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson lands a nice looking body kick.
Pouliot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Pearson throws a shot from downtown. Pouliot moves away and avoids it.
Pouliot misses with the combination.
Pearson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Pearson.
Pearson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Greg Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearson scores with a spinning back kick!
Pouliot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
Pouliot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson swings for the body but Pouliot moves out of range.
Pouliot blocks a low kick nicely.
Pouliot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pearson lunges at Pouliot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pouliot's hand.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Pearson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pouliot swings widly with a right hand
and Pearson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pouliot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pouliot takes one on the button.
Pearson misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Pearson as he connects with a hook.
Pouliot moves out of range of the leg kick from Pearson.
Pouliot feints the counter takedown.
Christophe Pouliot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson moves out of range as Pouliot strikes.
It looked like Pearson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pouliot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pearson connects with a body shot.
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!
A head kick misses from Pearson.
Pearson connects with the punch.
Pouliot misses with a looping left.
Jab by Pearson.
Pouliot avoids a kick to the body.
Pouliot misses the jab.
Pouliot dives in for a single leg takedown but Pearson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pearson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Pouliot moves out of range.
Pearson 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.
Pouliot changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pearson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pearson tries to keep at a distance but Pouliot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pouliot struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Pearson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pearson slips a straight right by Pouliot.
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pouliot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pouliot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pouliot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pearson on his heels. He'll look to pass Pearson's guard now, I'm sure.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pouliot can do to turn this around?
Pouliot distracts Pearson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pouliot landing with the ground and pound.
Pouliot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouliot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pearson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pouliot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson wants to hit a sweep here but Pouliot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pearson there!
Pouliot cracks Pearson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pouliot working Pearson over with strikes here.
Pearson tries to reverse the position but Pouliot maintains control.
Pouliot punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pearson is squirming around, avoiding Pouliot's attempts to control the action.
Pouliot pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pouliot with the ground and pound from mount.
Pearson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Pouliot's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christophe Pouliot!
A very excited looking Christophe Pouliot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Walker (ranked 2511 p4p, 3054 weight class) and Ethan Hunt (ranked 327 p4p, 398 weight class). Walker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blood Cells. 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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26
170
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165
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt moves out of range as Walker strikes.
Hunt drives through with a takedown into Walker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses. Walker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunt's guard. Nice move by Walker!
Hunt trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunt scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker lands a jab to the nose.
Walker moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Walker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunt's hands.
Walker lands a jab to the head.
Sam Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sam Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hunt.
Walker lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Walker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt has his takedown stuffed
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Walker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt dives in and scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hunt chips away with some ground and pound.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt is wriggling around but Walker manages to pass to half guard.
Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunt is not content to let Walker control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hunt pushes Walker off looking to stand but Walker dives back in and keeps control.
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is trying to stand up here but Walker is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hunt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Walker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walker throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Hunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt throws a strike but Walker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker cracks Hunt with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt wriggles free and stands up.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ethan Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
Sam Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hunt.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Walker finds it's target.
Ethan Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Walker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walker to the ground. Hunt is now in Walker's guard.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pushes Walker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Walker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walker throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Walker, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Walker against the cage but Walker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Walker.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Walker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt slips under a jab from Walker.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Walker is able to avoid easily.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Walker. No joy for Hunt on that attempt.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker lands a head shot.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Walker thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt dives in and grabs Walker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Walker misses the target.
Walker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Sam Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Walker.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Walker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Walker drops Hunt with a beautiful combination! Hunt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Walker is looking for the KO!
Hunt is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
Walker tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Sam Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hunt.
Walker cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Hunt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker gets full guard.
Walker controlling Hunt's posture.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walker is on top in guard.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Hunt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hunt is striking from the bottom but Walker uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hunt trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Walker manages to pass to mount!
Hunt regains half guard.
Walker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Ethan Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Walker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walker wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
Ethan Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walker.
Hunt wants to sweep but Walker has passed to side control!
Hunt trying to control but Walker flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker gets his hands free as Hunt looks to control.
Hunt is really stuck here.
Hunt covering up well under a series of strikes from Walker.
Hunt is trying to get back to his feet but Walker has full control of the position and if anything, Hunt has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hunt is trying to remain composed but Walker is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Walker throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hunt covering up well under a series of strikes from Walker.
Hunt tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Walker.
Hunt tries to roll but Walker sticks to his back.
Hunt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Walker.
Hunt is trying to get back to his feet but Walker has full control of the position and if anything, Hunt has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Walker controlling well, preventing Hunt from escaping the position.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Walker.
Sam Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Walker!
Sam Walker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Gloves (ranked 2274 p4p, 2875 weight class) and Tim Bellington (ranked 322 p4p, 394 weight class). Bellington has chosen “Car Wars†as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223
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220
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Gloves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Bellington!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gloves looks to score with a jab to the body but Bellington is just out of range.
Gloves throws a jab when Bellington was well out of range.
Bellington with the counter takedown but Gloves avoids it easily.
Gloves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gloves lunges at Bellington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bellington's hand.
Gloves misses with a looping left.
Gloves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bellington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gloves.
Donk. Gloves catches Bellington right on the button with a cross.
Gloves throws a big shot that misses.
Gloves misses the jab.
Gloves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bellington counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellington in side control, throwing shots but Gloves defends.
Gloves can't do much from the bottom here.
Bellington throws an elbow but Gloves slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves is trying to control Bellington's posture but Bellington avoids it.
Gloves manages to get back to half guard.
Gloves trying to control from the bottom.
Gloves wants to get back to full guard.
Gloves manages to get to full guard.
Bellington won't allow Gloves to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bellington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bellington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gloves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gloves working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bellington throws a big shot that misses.
Gloves digs a good hook to Bellington's body.
Gloves lands a big uppercut and Bellington crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bellington looks OK. Gloves waves Bellington back to his feet!
Bellington is rocked!
Gloves is stalking Bellington. Bellington circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Gloves, and it's lights out! Bellington really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Gloves!
Buster Gloves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krisp Enwah (ranked 2139 p4p, 2049 weight class) and Zimmer Zubov (ranked 307 p4p, 298 weight class). Zimmer Zubov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krisp Enwah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zimmer Zubov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zubov wants to clinch
and Enwah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Enwah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zubov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Enwah trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zubov wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enwah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zubov won't allow Enwah to pass to mount.
Enwah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enwah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zubov sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zubov gets caught flat footed, as Enwah shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Enwah 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.
Enwah wants to stand but Zubov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Enwah stays in close to Zubov's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubov is trying to control the position but Enwah postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zubov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zubov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Enwah napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Enwah sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Enwah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zubov prevents Enwah from standing back up.
Zubov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Enwah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Enwah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Enwah is on top in guard.
Enwah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Enwah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Enwah looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Enwah controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enwah connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enwah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Enwah would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Enwah throwing strikes from guard but Zubov blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zubov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisp Enwah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Enwah gets a takedown into half guard.
Zubov is looking to control Enwah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zubov avoid being mounted?
Enwah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zubov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Enwah manages to pass to mount!
Enwah looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enwah works his way to his opponent's back.
Enwah biding his time, controlling Zubov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enwah throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Enwah missing with strikes.
Enwah 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Enwah punches the canvas rather than the man.
Zubov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Zubov right now.
Zubov 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.
Enwah keeps control of the position easily here as Zubov tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubov is in bad spot here.
Zubov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Enwah's guard. Nice work there by Zubov.
Zubov postures up in Enwah's guard and throws a big left but Enwah blocks it.
Zubov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Enwah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Enwah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Enwah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Enwah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zubov's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zubov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enwah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Enwah in particular looking to stall.
Enwah passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zubov is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Enwah looking to control and managing it successfully.
Enwah is looking to stand but Zubov has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisp Enwah dominated that second 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.
Enwah leaves Zubov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zubov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Enwah gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Enwah moves into full guard.
Enwah is pulling down on Zubov's head to control his posture.
Zubov throws an elbow that misses. Enwah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zubov's guard. Nice move by Enwah!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enwah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enwah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Enwah is pushing down on Zubov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zubov is fighting to maintain full guard but Enwah has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Enwah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zubov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Enwah.
Enwah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Enwah controlling the pace.
Zubov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Enwah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Enwah blocks the strikes from Zubov.
Enwah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Enwah 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.
Enwah wants to stand up but Zubov is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zubov or perhaps it was just good defense by Enwah, which made it look bad.
Enwah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zubov misses with a body kick.
As Zubov looks to move away, Enwah throws a big counter combo but Zubov just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zubov moves in looking to clinch but Enwah pushes him off.
Enwah appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zubov dives in and grabs Enwah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Enwah pushes down on Zubov's head and hops out.
Enwah seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Krisp Enwah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zimmer Zubov.
Zubov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zubov tries to close the distance and clinch but Enwah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Enwah throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zubov avoids it.
Zubov shoots in but Enwah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Enwah gets a clinch.
Enwah is trying to break the clinch but Zubov is controlling him.
Zubov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Enwah is defending well for now.
Zubov breaks from the clinch.
Enwah closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zubov's guard.
Enwah pushes down on Zubov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Enwah content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enwah passes to full mount!
Enwah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enwah unloads with some shots from mount but Zubov bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisp Enwah clearly takes 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.
Enwah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zubov tries to clinch there but Enwah circles away.
Zubov tries to clinch but Enwah is having none of it.
Zubov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEnwah.
Enwah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zubov.
Enwah appears to be looking for a big counter.
Enwah misses with a series of wild punches.
Zubov throws out a counter right but Enwah avoids it with no problem.
Zubov is looking to clinch but Enwah is avoiding it.
Zubov fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zubov tries to clinch but Enwah is having none of it.
Krisp Enwah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zubov wants to clinch but Enwah slips to the side
and Enwah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zubov is looking to stand back up but Enwah counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zubov.
Zubov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zubov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enwah slows the pace down in half guard.
Krisp Enwah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zubov is trying to control but Enwah manages to pass to mount!
Enwah controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Enwah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zubov for as long as he can get away with.
Enwah'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.
Enwah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zubov can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enwah is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zubov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Enwah throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zubov because Enwah loaded up on that one.
Zubov blocking the ground and pound.
Zubov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Enwah tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Enwah throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enwah thowing shots but they're missing.
Zubov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Enwah controlling his opponent.
Enwah unloads with some shots from mount but Zubov bucks and avoids them well.
Enwah controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisp Enwah had his way with Zimmer Zubov in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zubov wants to clinch.
Zubov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Enwah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enwah shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Enwah was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Enwah wants to stand but Zubov is controlling his arm.
Enwah happy to just control the position for now.
Enwah in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enwah moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Enwah is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Enwah throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Enwah controlling from the full mount.
Zubov is trying desperately to improve position.
Zubov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Enwah is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zubov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Enwah forces the positional change into back control.
Zimmer Zubov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Enwah's arms.
Enwah misses with an elbow to the head.
Enwah is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zubov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zubov for a finish.
Zubov is trying to break free.
Enwah missing with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enwah really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zubov.
Enwah throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
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.
Zubov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Enwah.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Enwah controlling the positon.
Enwah continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Enwah misses with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krisp Enwah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Enwah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krisp Enwah!
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