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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Irwin (ranked 2637 p4p, 22653 weight class) and Peter Ross (ranked 341 p4p, 507 weight class). Irwin comes to the cage accompanied by No More Heroes. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Ross!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin has closed the distance and engaged Ross in a clinch.
Irwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irwin closes the distance and pushes Ross back into the cage.
Irwin is stalling here.
Ross is looking to take this one to the mat.
Irwin breaks from the clinch.
Irwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irwin sets himself, and Ross steps forward looking for the clinch! Irwin avoids it this time.
Irwin closes the distance and clinches.
Irwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irwin gets a clinch.
Irwin slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross letting Irwin take a breather here.
Ross tries to score a body lock takedown but Irwin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Irwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin rushes Ross and presses him up against the cage.
Irwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irwin has managed to clinch.
Ross looking for a takedown.
Shaun Irwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Ross.
Irwin prevents the takedown attempt.
Irwin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Irwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Irwin.
Shaun Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irwin rushes Ross and presses him up against the cage.
Irwin breaks from the clinch.
Irwin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 Ross is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Irwin shuts the power down on Ross. Lights out, game over! Irwin is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shaun Irwin!
Post fight, an emotional Shaun Irwin said 'Ain't nobody gonna roll with this fucking crocodile. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted Meredith (ranked 2958 p4p, 2771 weight class) and Ebubekir Siddik (ranked 366 p4p, 349 weight class). Meredith's entrance music is Skinny Boys - Skinny (They Can't Get Enough). A fine choice. Ebubekir Siddik has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ted Meredith's chin.
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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 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ted Meredith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ebubekir Siddik!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siddik moves forwards but Meredith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Meredith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Siddik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meredith counters with a straight right hand.
Meredith looks to land a left hand but Siddik moved out of range nicely.
Meredith just misses with a punch to the body.
Meredith connects with a nice looking jab.
Siddik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Meredith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siddik moves away.
Siddik ducks under a wild hook from Meredith.
Meredith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Meredith duly obliges.
No luck for Siddik with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Meredith. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meredith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meredith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Siddik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siddik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meredith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Meredith looks to land a combination. Siddik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meredith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siddik.
Siddik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meredith counters with a three punch combo that has Siddik backing up. Siddik nods at Meredith to acknowledge the strikes.
Siddik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meredith avoids it really well and circles away.
Siddik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ted Meredith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.
Siddik scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Meredith wants to get back to his feet but Siddik is dominant here and he's now got Meredith's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Meredith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siddik thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Siddik controlling well, preventing Meredith from escaping the position.
Siddik lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Meredith rolls, trying to escape but Siddik keeps control of the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Siddik.
Meredith tries to roll but Siddik sticks to his back.
Meredith wants to control his opponent's hands but Siddik gets his hands free.
Meredith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Siddik. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Meredith wants to escape the position.
Meredith trying to control the hands but Siddik won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siddik controlling well, preventing Meredith from escaping the position.
Meredith is keeping busy.
Siddik lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Meredith.
Meredith is trying to break free.
Siddik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Meredith covers up after that shot from Siddik.
Meredith rolls, trying to escape but Siddik keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meredith covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Meredith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik cracks Meredith with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Meredith from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Meredith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siddik's guard. Nice work there by Meredith.
Siddik controlling the position.
Meredith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Siddik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siddik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siddik is adopting a defensive guard.
Meredith trying to control but Siddik is working from the bottom.
Siddik pulls Meredith in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Meredith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Siddik misses with a hook.
Meredith throws a body shot but no joy.
Siddik moves into the clinch.
Siddik takes a shot to the head.
Meredith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siddik.
Meredith looking to throw knees to the head but Siddik is blocking nicely.
Meredith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Meredith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meredith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Siddik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meredith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meredith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Siddik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Siddik manages to end up in side control.
Meredith tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ebubekir Siddik has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Meredith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meredith wants to hold on but Siddik pushes him away.
Siddik with a couple of short strikes.
Meredith tries to hold on but Siddik postures up.
Meredith is working to get back to half guard.
Siddik lands a couple of good shots and Meredith has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Meredith is trapped and Siddik is scoring with shots to the head and body.
 Meredith is rocked!
Meredith staying busy and making it hard for Siddik to control.
Oh Meredith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meredith is trying to break free.
Siddik is not going to allow Meredith to sit and survive in this position.
Siddik is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Meredith is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!
Ebubekir Siddik bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shinzade Murakami (ranked 2482 p4p, 1391 weight class) and Harry Henderson (ranked 244 p4p, 196 weight class). Shinzade Murakami had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinzade Murakami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murakami looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murakami enables Henderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murakami manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Henderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Murakami knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murakami swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson forces his way into half guard.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Henderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Henderson works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Henderson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Murakami is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Henderson!
Our winner, Harry Henderson, 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.
Shinzade Murakami spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to my opponent, but I’ll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyke Tuytuhlz (ranked 1485 p4p, 1540 weight class) and Tama Ruiha (ranked 203 p4p, 227 weight class). Tuytuhlz comes to the cage accompanied by Nas - N.Y. State of Mind. Ruiha is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Polynesian Traditional Music. Lyke Tuytuhlz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyke Tuytuhlz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Tama Ruiha!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuytuhlz lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuytuhlz has Ruiha up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruiha misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz tries a body shot but Ruiha blocks it.
Tuytuhlz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tuytuhlz tries to throw a body punch but Ruiha avoids it by throwing Tuytuhlz back against the cage.
Ruiha tries to break free but Tuytuhlz pushes him back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz looking to slow down the pace here.
Tuytuhlz throws an elbow but it misses.
Tuytuhlz is stalling here.
Tuytuhlz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tuytuhlz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ruiha looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruiha lands a right hand.
Ruiha takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tuytuhlz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuytuhlz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuytuhlz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruiha pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Tuytuhlz's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tuytuhlz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruiha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuytuhlz connects with a single shot there.
 That has opened up Tama Ruiha's cut even more.
Tuytuhlz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruiha's head.
Tuytuhlz ducks under a wild hook from Ruiha.
Ruiha misses the shot to the body.
Tuytuhlz sizes up Ruiha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ruiha misses with a wild body shot.
Ruiha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The cut above Tama Ruiha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuytuhlz. Ruiha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruiha misses with a straight left.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiha misses with a hook
and Tuytuhlz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuytuhlz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Ruiha misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Tuytuhlz or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruiha, which made it look bad.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Tuytuhlz's shoulder, as Tuytuhlz tries to avoid the shot.
Tuytuhlz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruiha misses with a left hand
and Tuytuhlz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ruiha's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tuytuhlz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruiha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Ruiha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Ruiha misses.
Tuytuhlz is looking to counter punch.
Ruiha has Tuytuhlz up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuytuhlz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuytuhlz has double underhooks.
Tuytuhlz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruiha lands a left hand.
Ruiha working hard to break the clinch.
Tuytuhlz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tuytuhlz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruiha is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A shot in the inside from Tuytuhlz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz lands with a right to the head.
Tuytuhlz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Tuytuhlz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruiha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyke Tuytuhlz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuytuhlz.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tama Ruiha's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyke Tuytuhlz!
An out of breath Lyke Tuytuhlz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Lamez (ranked 2225 p4p, 1268 weight class) and Jerry Short (ranked 122 p4p, 74 weight class). Short is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Scottie Lamez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Scottie Lamez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Short!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamez scores with the left hand. Short knows he should have avoided that one.
Lamez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lamez tests Short's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lamez cracks Short with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Lamez.
Lamez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Short gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamez has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Short tries for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
Short working away.
Lamez tries to buck Short off but Short is having none of it.
Lamez is trying to control Short's posture but Short avoids it.
Short tries for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Short works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lamez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Short is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Short tries for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Lamez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Short misses with the ground and pound.
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Short wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lamez, who protects the arm well.
Lamez holds on to Short's head and controls the position momentarily.
Short tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lamez is looking to reverse the position.
Lamez is holding Short down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Short trying to control the position but Lamez is working away.
Short working away.
Short throws an elbow but Lamez slips to the side and avoids it well.
I wouldn't like to be where Lamez is right now.
Lamez wants to control but Short postures up.
Short looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lamez is avoiding damage well.
Lamez is trying to control Short's posture but Short avoids it.
Short is working to tighten his grip on Lamez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lamez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Short is really squeezing tight and eventually Lamez passes out! Short breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jerry Short!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Smif (ranked 884 p4p, 2127 weight class) and Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 136 p4p, 302 weight class). Smif comes to the cage accompanied by Playtime. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Smif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayato Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sakuraba lands a jab to the head.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt - Smif sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Sakuraba manages to avoid it.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sakuraba darts in looking for a takedown but Smif gets double underhooks and turns Sakuraba into the cage.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Sakuraba manages to avoid it.
Smif staying out of range there.
It looked like Smif was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sakuraba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Sakuraba coming out on top.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smif takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Sakuraba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sakuraba shoots and misses
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bill Smif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayato Sakuraba.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smif as he avoids it easily.
Smif swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Sakuraba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smif counters with a left to the body.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown but Smif manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakuraba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut
and Smif counters with a right hand to the body.
Sakuraba shoots in for a double leg but Smif sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smif throws a big counter combination but Sakuraba scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
As Sakuraba looks to move away, Smif throws a big counter combo but Sakuraba just gets out of the way.
Sakuraba misses with a straight right.
Sakuraba instigates a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smif escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakuraba misses with a double jab
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking to score a takedown here. Smif is defending well but Sakuraba drives through and ends up in Smif's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smif utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakuraba postures up in Smif's guard and throws a big left but Smif blocks it.
Smif pulls Sakuraba in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba postures up in Smif's guard and throws a big left but Smif blocks it.
Sakuraba passes Smif's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Sakuraba dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sakuraba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smif tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakuraba is in Smif's guard.
Smif pulls Sakuraba in close to prevent any damage.
Smif on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smif tries to get out of the position.
Smif utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Smif keeps moving.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smif managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakuraba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smif working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakuraba.
Smif is trying to control the position but Sakuraba postures up.
Smif looking for a sweep. Not yet Smif, not yet.
Sakuraba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakuraba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sakuraba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sakuraba slips nicely into half guard.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smif defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba wants to work for an arm triangle but Smif is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sakuraba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smif's head.
Sakuraba is working for a submission of some sort.
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Sakuraba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Smif is defending well.
Smif knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakuraba on the ground.
Sakuraba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smif is just riding it out for now. Sakuraba eventually gives up the hold.
Sakuraba wants to pass to mount but Smif is defending the position.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Sakuraba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smif wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smif keeps working.
Sakuraba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Smif is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sakuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Smif circles away easily
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Bill Smif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayato Sakuraba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakuraba. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Smif was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Sakuraba.
Smif is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sakuraba moves into the clinch.
Hayato Sakuraba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smif is trying to break free.
Smif tries to break the clinch but Sakuraba is controlling the position.
Bill Smif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakuraba prevents Smif from breaking the clinch.
Smif manages to break the clinch.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Smif tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but Smif is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Smif tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakuraba swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a nice body shot.
Sakuraba lands a nice shot that snaps Smif's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Sakuraba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smif avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuraba. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakuraba closes the distance but Smif moves to the side
and Smif counters with a nice body shot.
Sakuraba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakuraba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smif wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smif's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakuraba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smif defends well and Sakuraba ends up having to push Smif into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Smif showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakuraba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayato Sakuraba!
Hayato Sakuraba 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vudu Sims (ranked 864 p4p, 1026 weight class) and Frankie Venegas (ranked 43 p4p, 56 weight class). Vudu Sims could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frankie Venegas 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vudu Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Venegas !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Venegas blocks a head kick by Sims.
The crowd cheers as Sims lands an impressive looking overhand right. Venegas doesn't seem phased though.
Some wild striking there from Venegas .
Venegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sims scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Venegas drives through and clinches with Sims against the cage.
Venegas looking for a takedown.
Sims wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sims stops a takedown attempt from Venegas .
A frustrated look appears on Sims's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sims wants to get back to striking at distance but Venegas won't allow it.
Venegas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vudu Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Venegas .
Venegas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sims gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Venegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sims is pressed up against the cage. Venegas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sims down to the mat. Sims avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Venegas has time to react.
Venegas moves into range and clinches up with Sims.
Sims trying to stall but Venegas improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Venegas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sims trying to hold on to Venegas 's head to control him but Venegas postures up.
Venegas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sims knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sims taking some punishment here, with Venegas in his half guard.
Venegas not doing much here.
Sims wants to improve his position but Venegas is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venegas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sims wants to get back to full guard.
Venegas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Venegas is looking to pass Sims's guard but actually Sims recovers to full guard.
Sims is trying to control the position but Venegas postures up.
Venegas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sims keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
Venegas throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sims swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Venegas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Venegas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Venegas wants to control from the top but Sims keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sims works over Venegas 's head and body with a nice combination.
Venegas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Venegas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Venegas is looking for a takedown.
Sims is pressed up against the cage. Venegas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sims down to the mat. Sims avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sims gets caught flat footed, as Venegas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sims kicks Venegas off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venegas gets a double leg takedown into Sims's guard.
Sims has his feet on Venegas 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Venegas looks winded!
Venegas forces Sims back against the cage and clinches.
Sims looking to slow down the pace here.
Venegas struggles to land a body shot inside as Sims controls his hands.
Venegas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sims prevents it.
Sims wants to break free but Venegas has control.
Venegas is trying to drag Sims to the mat but Sims just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Venegas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Venegas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sims does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vudu Sims dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Venegas .
Sims lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Venegas sprawling to the canvas. Sims follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Venegas hang on?
Venegas is rocked!
Venegas is looking for a sweep. Sims is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Venegas is still in real trouble! Can Sims finish him?
Venegas is not content to let Sims control the position.
Sims decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sims throws an uppercut from hell that sends Venegas clean off his feet! He's out cold! Sims stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vudu Sims!
After winning the bout, Vudu Sims thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lesley Dancer (ranked 828 p4p, 276 weight class) and Xon HiChi (ranked 125 p4p, 48 weight class). Xon HiChi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lesley Dancer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Xon HiChi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HiChi throws a body punch but Dancer moves out of range.
Dancer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Dancer misses.
HiChi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
HiChi misses with an uppercut
and Dancer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dancer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
HiChi throws a right hand that misses
and Dancer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dancer works HiChi's body with a nice hook.
HiChi works the jab nicely.
HiChi misses with a left hand
and HiChi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Xon HiChi has been cut.
Dancer looks to score with a jab to the body but HiChi is just out of range.
HiChi misses with a right hand
and Dancer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dancer misses with a hook.
Dancer misses with an uppercut. HiChi saw that one coming.
HiChi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HiChi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
HiChi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
HiChi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dancer moves into range and clinches up with HiChi.
Dancer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
HiChi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dancer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
HiChi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dancer tries to clinch up
and HiChi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
HiChi misses with a body punch
and Dancer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dancer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HiChi scores with a nice right hand.
Dancer has HiChi up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HiChi has had enough of the clinch but Dancer keeps him there for the moment.
Dancer digs a right hand into HiChi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on HiChi's gas tank.
HiChi blocks an uppercut.
Dancer digs a right hand into HiChi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on HiChi's gas tank.
Dancer throws a punch but it's blocked by HiChi.
HiChi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dancer misses with a punch on the inside.
HiChi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dancer lands a shot to the body.
HiChi breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Dancer misses.
HiChi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dancer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dancer slips under a jab from HiChi.
A jab lands there for Dancer.
HiChi throws an off balance right hand
and Dancer counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HiChi lands a glancing blow to the side of Dancer's head.
 It looks like Lesley Dancer has been cut.
Dancer lands a jab to the nose.
Dancer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
HiChi misses with a jab to the body
and Dancer counters with a crisp right hand that drops HiChi! Dancer lets HiChi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
HiChi is rocked!
HiChi throws out a loose jab but Dancer uses good head movement to avoid it.
HiChi is still on wobbly legs! Can Dancer finish him?
HiChi misses with a lunging right hand
and Dancer counters with a crisp right hand that drops HiChi! Dancer lets HiChi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dancer throws a looping overhand right but HiChi ducks down to avoid it.
HiChi misses with an uppercut
and Dancer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
HiChi seems to have recovered his senses.
Dancer clinches up against the cage.
Dancer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
HiChi breaks the clinch.
HiChi 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.
Nice defenses there by HiChi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from HiChi.
Dancer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
HiChi misses with an uppercut
and Dancer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Xon HiChi's cut even more.
HiChi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Dancer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from HiChi.
Dancer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from HiChi.
Dancer cracks HiChi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dancer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning HiChi to stand back up!
Dancer measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes HiChi! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lesley Dancer!
Lesley Dancer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Hall (ranked 302 p4p, 983 weight class) and Shinichiro Tomonaga (ranked 15 p4p, 54 weight class). Hall comes into the arena with Andy Shauf: The Magician blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Robbie Hall has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Robbie Hall seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shinichiro Tomonaga!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Tomonaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall with a poor takedown
and Tomonaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomonaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control.
Hall in side control, throwing shots but Tomonaga defends.
Hall working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Hall crashes against the mat.
Hall tries to move to mount but Tomonaga blocks the move with his legs.
Tomonaga tries to escape but Hall is in control.
Hall in side control, throwing shots but Tomonaga defends.
Hall in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tomonaga parries the strikes from Hall easily there. Hall is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tomonaga to escape.
Hall tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomonaga is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hall asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tomonaga defending against the ground and pound.
Hall scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tomonaga, who protects the arm well.
Tomonaga is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hall connects with a decent elbow.
Hall is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tomonaga looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hall gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tomonaga is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hall lets go of the hold and Tomonaga can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryder Young (ranked 245 p4p, 614 weight class) and Jackson Silva (ranked 36 p4p, 87 weight class). Young comes into the arena with Of Monsters and Men - Destroyer blaring out of the sound system. Ryder Young has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryder Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Silva!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young as he jumps to the side.
A big left from Young misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Young, which made it look bad.
Ryder Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Silva.
Young paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Jackson Silva has been cut.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Young counters with a nice right hand that sends Silva toppling to the canvas! Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Young finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva moves away from the strike by Young.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Young defends it well.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Young trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Young manages to get to full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Young is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Silva passes Young's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Young wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Silva looking to control but instead Young has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Young holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Young is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to advance position but Young won't allow it.
Young wants to sweep but Silva has passed to side control!
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Young prevents Silva from improving position.
Silva wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
Young gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Young defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Young does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva is pressing down on Young's thigh, looking to free his foot. Young is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Young pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryder Young dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Young keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Young sprawls well.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
The crowd cheers as Young lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Young throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Young.
Ryder Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Young.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Ryder Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Silva.
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Young has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Silva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young swivels and escapes.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Young drops Silva with a beautiful combination! Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Young is looking for the KO!
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Silva sprawling to the canvas! Silva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Young finish him?!
Silva is rocked!
That has opened up Jackson Silva's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young cracks Silva's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Silva slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Young can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryder Young!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryder Young made sure he mentioned Highland Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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