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SYN 943 Exotic vs. Bird PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 1088 p4p, 2076 weight class) and Karl Hermann (ranked 114 p4p, 197 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bjj Catch Wrestler has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bjj Catch Wrestler seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Red Belt
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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 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Catch Wrestler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hermann walks into a jab.
Catch Wrestler throws a hook but Hermann avoids it easily.
Hermann cracks Catch Wrestler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hermann just misses with a punch to the body.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Catch Wrestler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hermann is trying to buck Catch Wrestler off.
Catch Wrestler is working Hermann over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hermann gets back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Hermann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Catch Wrestler prevents Hermann from standing back up.
Hermann has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hermann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann misses with an uppercut. Catch Wrestler saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Hermann.
Catch Wrestler blocks a low kick nicely.
Hermann moves out of range as Catch Wrestler strikes.
Catch Wrestler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good exchange - Catch Wrestler coming out on top.
Catch Wrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Catch Wrestler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Hermann throws out a loose jab but Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hermann.
Catch Wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hermann takes a swing at Catch Wrestler's ribcage but misses.
Hermann tries to land a leg kick but Catch Wrestler saw it coming and moves away.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch up but Hermann circles away and keeps his distance.
Catch Wrestler lands a jab to Hermann's midsection.
Hermann is looking to chop away at Catch Wrestler's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler lands an overhand right.
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!
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Catch Wrestler's shoulder, as Catch Wrestler tries to avoid the shot.
Catch Wrestler goes for a double leg but Hermann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hermann continues to drive forward.
Hermann takes a shot to the head.
Catch Wrestler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Catch Wrestler avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Catch Wrestler can't find room to land a body shot as Hermann controls the action.
Catch Wrestler manages to pull guard.
Hermann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hermann looking to pass the guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep here but Hermann controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler wants to hit a sweep here but Hermann passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Catch Wrestler there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hermann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Hermann postures up.
Hermann is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hermann misses with a hook. Catch Wrestler ducked under it nicely.
Catch Wrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hermann.
Hermann tries a quick counter leg kick but Catch Wrestler is wise to it.
Hermann slaps away a takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hermann misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hermann napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hermann is looking for a sweep.
Hermann is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Catch Wrestler is controlling him well.
Catch Wrestler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hermann rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Catch Wrestler's guard! Nice work there by Hermann!
Hermann wanted to stand there but Catch Wrestler had control of the position.
Hermann is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Catch Wrestler has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hermann is looking to defend but Catch Wrestler has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hermann! Catch Wrestler pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hermann taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
Bjj Catch Wrestler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasil Petrov (ranked 746 p4p, 587 weight class) and Ralphie Maldonado (ranked 97 p4p, 76 weight class). Vasil Petrov 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasil Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralphie Maldonado!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldonado tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldonado manages to avoid it.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maldonado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Maldonado's body.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Maldonado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldonado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maldonado doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maldonado.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Maldonado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maldonado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maldonado throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Maldonado's head back.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Maldonado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
and Maldonado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A lazy body kick from Petrov
and Maldonado counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Maldonado counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Maldonado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldonado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldonado misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldonado throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Maldonado counters with a straight right hand.
Maldonado misses with a kick to the body.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Maldonado.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 Maldonado is rocked!
Maldonado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov slips under a jab from Maldonado.
Maldonado misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maldonado ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Maldonado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maldonado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Maldonado.
Petrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Maldonado's body.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov lands a nice looking body kick.
Maldonado throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldonado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maldonado scores with a body shot.
Maldonado throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Maldonado.
Petrov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maldonado throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maldonado.
Petrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov defending well as Maldonado loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Maldonado.
Petrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov cracks Maldonado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maldonado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maldonado scrambles back to his feet.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Petrov drops Maldonado with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maldonado looks back up at him and smiles so Petrov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Maldonado is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Petrov cracks Maldonado with a hook to the temple - Maldonado is on wobbly legs here! Petrov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Maldonado falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Petrov wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vasil Petrov!
A victorious Vasil Petrov 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 572 p4p, 1042 weight class) and Dewey Decimal (ranked 31 p4p, 60 weight class). Decimal has chosen The Dewey Decimal Rap as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Red Belt
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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 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dewey Decimal!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Decimal's waist but Decimal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branko off to one side.
Decimal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decimal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Branko or perhaps it was just good defense by Decimal, which made it look bad.
Branko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Decimal.
Decimal misses with a combination
and Branko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal pushes Branko off looking to stand but Branko dives back in and keeps control.
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Decimal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branko wants to pass to mount but Decimal is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Branko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Branko goes for an armbar but Decimal turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Decimal.
Decimal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Branko's guard.
Branko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Decimal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Decimal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Decimal defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Decimal defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decimal wants to get up but he can't break Branko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Decimal defends easily.
Branko looking for a sweep. Not yet Branko, not yet.
Branko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Decimal is aware though and is defending well.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Decimal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal wanted to stand there but Branko had control of the position.
Branko is looking for a triangle but Decimal pushes his legs off easily.
Branko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Decimal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Decimal wants to get up but he can't break Branko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Decimal defends easily.
Decimal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Branko's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dewey Decimal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decimal throws out a loose jab but Branko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Decimal is defending well.
Branko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Decimal has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decimal is trying to stand back up but Branko is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Davdio Branko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Branko or perhaps it was just good defense by Decimal, which made it look bad.
Decimal misses with a hook. Branko ducked under it nicely.
Decimal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Branko.
Decimal misses with a looping left.
Branko slips a jab from Decimal.
Branko moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal lands with a short shot to the head.
Branko wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decimal pushes Branko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Branko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Decimal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Decimal.
Decimal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Decimal smiles and moves away.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Decimal misses.
Branko gets the takedown into side control.
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Decimal is defending well.
Decimal is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Davdio Branko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Branko tries to advance to mount but can't.
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Decimal is defending well.
Decimal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Branko is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Decimal is trying to buck Branko off.
Branko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Decimal, who protects the arm well.
Branko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Branko tries for a kimura but Decimal is defending well.
Branko tries to advance to mount but can't.
Decimal wants to get back to his feet but Branko drags him back down.
Branko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Decimal, who protects the arm well.
Branko in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Decimal is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davdio Branko!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Balagot Liu (ranked 181 p4p, 228 weight class) and James King (ranked 11 p4p, 27 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 30 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balagot Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James King!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a push kick but Liu slaps the foot to one side.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
King cracks Liu with a good jab.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Liu gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King is leaning against Liu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King lands a knee to the head.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Liu's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liu misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Liu breaks from the clinch.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King blocks a jab.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Liu tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King landing knees to the head.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liu.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tries a knee to the head but Liu blocks it.
Liu scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King lands a knee to the head.
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!
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liu is defending well for now.
Liu takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu breaks the clinch.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws a wild hook but Liu just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! King gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Liu raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balagot Liu!
A very excited looking Balagot Liu 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor The Barbarian (ranked 195 p4p, 189 weight class) and Beau Abner (ranked 28 p4p, 27 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor The Barbarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beau Abner!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Abner.
Abner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Barbarian manages to avoid it.
The Barbarian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abner connects with a solid leg kick.
Abner throws a leg kick
and The Barbarian counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abner is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The Barbarian tries to move into range but Abner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
The Barbarian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Abner there.
Nice uppercut lands for The Barbarian. That snapped Abner's head back.
 It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Abner 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.
Beau Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Barbarian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abner.
No joy there for The Barbarian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abner thows a leg kick but The Barbarian checks it
and The Barbarian counters with a leg kick.
The Barbarian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Barbarian is looking to counter punch.
The Barbarian lands a nice shot that snaps Abner's head back.
Abner throws a looping overhand right but The Barbarian ducks down to avoid it.
Abner throws the left hand but The Barbarian avoids the punch easily.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Barbarian.
Abner tries a low kick but The Barbarian avoids it.
Abner works The Barbarian's body with a nice hook.
The Barbarian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Abner throws a body punch but The Barbarian moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Barbarian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abner throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Barbarian counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Abner moves out of range as The Barbarian strikes.
The Barbarian throws a shot from downtown. Abner moves away and avoids it.
Abner throws a hook but The Barbarian blocks it.
Abner connects with a single shot there.
Abner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Barbarian staying out of range there.
Abner looks to land a right hand but The Barbarian moved out of range.
The Barbarian throws a right hand that misses
and Abner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abner digs a good body shot into The Barbarian's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Barbarian throws a jab when Abner was well out of range.
The Barbarian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Barbarian walks into a straight right hand from Abner.
Abner throws a jab but it's blocked by The Barbarian.
The Barbarian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Abner lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Barbarian doesn't seem phased though.
Conor The Barbarian's cut is getting worse.
The Barbarian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abner.
Abner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Barbarian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from The Barbarian misses.
The Barbarian throws an off balance right hand
letting Abner counter with a right hand.
The Barbarian lands with an uppercut that bounces Abner off the cage and back into range.
Abner connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Barbarian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abner feints a counter leg kick.
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!
Abner feints and then cracks The Barbarian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Barbarian down.
The Barbarian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from The Barbarian.
Abner scoring well with a low kick there.
Abner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Barbarian.
Nice defenses there by Abner.
Abner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Barbarian momentarily.
Conor The Barbarian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Abner staying out of range there.
The Barbarian connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Abner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Abner throws a lazy uppercut
and The Barbarian counters with a nice leg kick.
Oooooh!!! The Barbarian has knocked Abner down with a huge combo! The Barbarian steps away and waves a wobbly Abner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The Barbarian misses with a looping right.
Abner flicks out a counter leg kick but The Barbarian steps away.
Abner misses with a hook
and The Barbarian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abner lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Barbarian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abner lands a big head kick that sends The Barbarian tumbling to the mat! Abner takes a step backwards and waves The Barbarian back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Beau Abner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Barbarian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abner. Abner obviously looking to wear him down.
The Barbarian throws a shot from downtown. Abner moves away and avoids it.
Abner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Barbarian with a body shot.
The Barbarian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abner counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner throws a shot from downtown. The Barbarian moves away and avoids it.
The Barbarian moves out of range as Abner strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Barbarian.
Abner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abner scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jeez, Conor The Barbarian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Conor The Barbarian's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Beau Abner!
During a confident post fight interview, Beau Abner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Conor The Barbarian stepped up to the mic, saying 'Crom ...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 64 p4p, 212 weight class) and Olyn Seran (ranked 11 p4p, 39 weight class). Seran is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sound of Silence - Disturbed. Olyn Seran has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ernest Graves's chin.
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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 39 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Olyn Seran!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seran defends it nicely.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves misses with a jab to the body
and Seran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seran.
Seran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Graves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Seran to the ground. Graves is now in Seran's guard.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graves postures up.
Seran can't keep his opponent in guard - Graves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Seran tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seran wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Seran wants to get back to full guard.
Seran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seran's head.
Seran has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Graves is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Seran.
Seran wants to control but Graves postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to control but Seran is keeping him busy.
Graves in side control, throwing shots but Seran defends.
Seran is trying to improve his position.
Seran can't do much from the bottom here.
Graves tries to advance to mount but Seran denies him.
You can see the frustration on Seran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seran keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Seran is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves trying to control the action but Seran is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves misses with a hook to the body
and Seran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Seran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Graves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seran but Seran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Graves thuds a left hand into Seran's body.
Graves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Seran's half guard.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Seran gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves won't allow Seran to sweep him here.
Ernest Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seran's head.
Graves trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom.
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Seran wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment.
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.
Graves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Seran stops Graves from passing to mount.
Seran is trying to improve his position.
Seran is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Graves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Seran's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Seran down.
Graves landing strikes.
Seran tries to buck Graves off but Graves is having none of it.
Graves throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Graves scores with punches from side control.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seran keeps working.
Graves is really struggling to control Seran but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Graves slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seran is trying to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Seran sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Graves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seran defends it nicely.
Graves swings away with a body shot that misses
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seran dodges the punch combination from Graves.
Seran throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves shoots in but no luck this time.
Seran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown but Seran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seran! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Graves sizes up Seran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Seran misses.
Olyn Seran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Seran throws a counter combo.
Graves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seran swivels and escapes.
Graves gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves working away.
Graves landing a few strikes.
Graves lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Seran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seran is looking for a sweep.
Seran is not content to let Graves control the position.
Seran is trying to get back to half guard.
Seran manages to work his way to half guard, despite Graves's best efforts.
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.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Seran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seran has hold of Graves's hands but Graves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Graves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Seran is looking to improve his position but Graves isn't that keen on the idea.
Graves raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seran is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Seran throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Graves!
Ernest Graves thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cerberus Dionisy (ranked 50 p4p, 116 weight class) and Just Whymer (ranked 11 p4p, 22 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dionisy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Voodoo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Cerberus Dionisy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whymer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dionisy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whymer is looking to score with low kicks.
Dionisy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whymer.
Whymer throws a low kick, looking for Dionisy's leg but Dionisy calmly moves out of range.
Whymer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dionisy on the side of the head.
Dionisy lands a jab to the head.
Dionisy connects with a body shot that sends Whymer's belly button to the back.
Dionisy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Dionisy misses.
Whymer throws a lazy right hand but Dionisy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whymer misses with the combination.
Dionisy is looking to counter punch.
Whymer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dionisy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dionisy blocks the body kick.
Dionisy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Whymer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whymer misses the body punch
and Dionisy counters with a stiff right hand.
Whymer throws the kick towards the body but Dionisy avoids it.
It looked like Dionisy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch combination from Whymer misses.
Dionisy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dionisy checks a leg kick.
Dionisy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whymer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dionisys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Whymer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dionisy. That one must have hurt.
Dionisy connects with a body shot that sends Whymer's belly button to the back.
Whymer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Just Whymer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whymer scores with the left hand. Dionisy knows he should have avoided that one.
Dionisy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whymer was well out of range. Poor timing from Dionisy.
Whymer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dionisy with a body shot.
Whymer feints and then cracks Dionisy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dionisy down.
Dionisy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Whymer.
Dionisy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whymer manages to avoid it.
Dionisy ducks right into an uppercut from Whymer.
Whymer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whymer connects with a jab.
Whymer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whymer tries to bum rush Dionisy with a series of wild strikes but Dionisy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dionisy misses with a leg kick.
Whymer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whymer blocks a low kick nicely.
Dionisy staying out of range there.
Dionisy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dionisy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dionisy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dionisy misses with a straight left.
Whymer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dionisy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Whymer misses with a hook.
Whymer throws a hook but Dionisy blocks it.
Whymer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dionisy.
Whymer feints and then cracks Dionisy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dionisy down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses.
Whymer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dionisy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whymer throws a right hand that misses
and Dionisy counters with a straight right hand.
Whymer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whymer throws a leg kick but Dionisy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whymer.
Dionisy throws a body shot but no joy.
Dionisy feints a jab promting Whymer to slip. Dionisy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Whymer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Just Whymer has been cut.
Dionisy throws a front kick aimed at Whymer's knee but Whymer avoids it well.
Whymer misses with a hook.
Whymer misses with a leg kick
and Dionisy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whymer lands with a kick to the temple. Dionisy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Just Whymer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Just Whymer's cut.
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.
Whymer misses with a right hand
and Dionisy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whymer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dionisy can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whymer.
Dionisy ducks under a wild hook from Whymer.
Dionisy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whymer.
Dionisy throws a body shot but no joy.
Whymer avoids a kick to the body.
Dionisy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dionisy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whymer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dionisy throws the left hand but Whymer avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer avoids the body shot from Dionisy.
Dionisy takes one on the button.
Whymer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dionisy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Whymer.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Dionisy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Whymer throws a lazy uppercut
and Dionisy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whymer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dionisy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whymer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whymer misses the body punch
and Dionisy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dionisy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Whymer. Whymer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whymer misses the body punch
and Dionisy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dionisy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whymer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dionisy misses with a hook. Whymer ducked under it nicely.
Dionisy backing away here, and Whymer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dionisy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dionisy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whymer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dionisy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whymer's head backwards.
A jab from Dionisy does it's job there.
Dionisy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dionisy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dionisy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Dionisy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy wants to land a leg kick but Whymer is out of range.
Whymer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dionisy manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Whymer as he connects with a hook.
Dionisy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Whymer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dionisy checks a low kick from Whymer.
Dionisy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Whymer misses with a head kick.
Dionisy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whymer swinging wildly here.
It looked like Dionisy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whymer throws a low kick but Dionisy avoids it.
Dionisy misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whymer moves out of range of the body kick from Dionisy.
Whymer misses with an uppercut
and Dionisy counters with a nice body kick.
Dionisy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dionisy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dionisy scores with the left hand. Whymer knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whymer with a jab.
Dionisy ducks under a wild hook from Whymer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dionisy.
Dionisy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dionisy misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cerberus Dionisy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Just Whymer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Whymer looks to throw the jab but Dionisy is out of range.
Dionisy scores with a spinning back kick!
Whymer looks to land a body kick but Dionisy moved away.
Whymer connects with a solid leg kick.
Dionisy blocks the body kick.
Whymer misses with an uppercut.
Whymer walks into a jab.
Dionisy misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dionisy moves out of range as Whymer throws a body kick.
Dionisy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whymer on the side of the head.
Dionisy connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dionisy lands with an overhand left.
Whymer is rocked!
Whymer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dionisy.
Dionisy sends Whymer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dionisy is motioning to the referee to let Whymer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Whymer is still on wobbly legs! Can Dionisy finish him?
Whymer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dionisy.
Whymer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dionisy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Whymer really felt that one!
Whymer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dionisy scoring well with a low kick there.
Whymer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dionisy can pounce on him.
Dionisy thumps Whymer with a low kick.
Whymer seems to have recovered his senses.
Whymer lands with a hook. Dionisy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dionisy lands a big right hand that sends Whymer crashing to the mat! Dionisy stays standing though and waves Whymer back to his feet!
Whymer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dionisy.
Dionisy is looking to slow Whymer down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dionisy.
Dionisy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dionisy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dionisy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Whymer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the body from Whymer misses
letting Dionisy counter with a right hand.
Dionisy swings for the body but Whymer moves out of range.
Whymer misses with a left hand
and Dionisy counters with a low kick, right behind Whymer 's knee.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses
and Dionisy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
and Dionisy counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Whymer! He's just covering up as Dionisy starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cerberus Dionisy!
A less than humble Cerberus Dionisy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 51 p4p, 28 weight class) and Mario Benedetti (ranked 6 p4p, 4 weight class). Cressbeckler comes to the cage accompanied by American Remains. Benedetti has chosen Bajafondo as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Cressbeckler blocks a jab.
Cressbeckler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Benedetti.
Cressbeckler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range.
Cressbeckler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Benedetti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benedetti lands with a hook. Cressbeckler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cressbeckler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Benedetti backs away, Cressbeckler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cressbeckler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Mario Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.
Cressbeckler cracks Benedetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cressbeckler tried to score with a low kick but Benedetti checks it.
A good leg kick by Cressbeckler.
Benedetti dips to his left and cracks Cressbeckler with an uppercut!
It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
Benedetti clobbers Cressbeckler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cressbeckler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Benedetti does it's job there.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cressbeckler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Cressbeckler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cressbeckler staying out of range there.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a thumping low kick.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Cressbeckler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Cressbeckler tried to counter with a leg kick but Benedetti avoided it.
Cressbeckler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Cressbeckler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
An attempted straight right counter from Cressbeckler misses the target.
Cressbeckler tries to score with a low kick but Benedetti moves his leg out of the way.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Cressbeckler avoids it with no problem.
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Cressbeckler scores with a leg kick.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
Cressbeckler avoids a kick to the body.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cressbeckler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Benedetti manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Benedetti - just one landing.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Cressbeckler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Cressbeckler blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Cressbeckler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Cressbeckler throwing a counter right hand but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Cressbeckler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti doesn't seem bothered though.
Benedetti throws a jab when Cressbeckler was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Benedetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cressbeckler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cressbeckler slips a straight right by Benedetti.
It looked like Cressbeckler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cressbeckler has time to react.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cressbeckler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Benedetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benedetti scores with a jab. Cressbeckler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Cressbeckler does it's job there.
Benedetti cracks Cressbeckler with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benedetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Cressbeckler is rocked!
Benedetti sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Cressbeckler's defenses. It connects perfectly with Cressbeckler's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Benedetti!
After winning the bout, Mario Benedetti 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Petchuanglek Sitsongrit (ranked 11 p4p, 24 weight class) and Renoa Gracie (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Apaga Mas Nรฃo Bate. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Renoa Gracie enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Renoa Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Gracie prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Gracie misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.
Gracie slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Renoa Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sitsongrit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Gracie working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Sitsongrit to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sitsongrit stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gracie blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sitsongrit gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie misses with an uppercut
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.
Gracie jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie lands a left hand.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit sets himself, and Gracie steps forward looking for the clinch! Sitsongrit avoids it this time.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie tries to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit shakes him off and moves away.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit had his way with Renoa Gracie in 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. This is the final round!
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Renoa Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Gracie.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Gracie digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Exotic (ranked 2 p4p, 36 weight class) and Jake Bird (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). Exotic comes to the cage accompanied by Joe Exotic - I Saw a Tiger. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joe Exotic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Bird throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bird.
Exotic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Exotic throws a body kick that misses.
Bird checks a low kick from Exotic.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
Exotic lands a nice looking body shot.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bird throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Bird throws a sloppy body shot
and Exotic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Exotic coming out on top.
Bird moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice leg kick from Exotic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic throws the kick towards the body but Bird avoids it.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird misses with a hook to the body
letting Exotic counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Bird.
Bird lands a body shot.
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bird's head backwards.
Bird takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Bird off balance momentarily.
Exotic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Bird takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bird throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bird.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Bird tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bird takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic.
Nice cross by Exotic.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic slaps away a takedown attempt from Bird, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Exotic swings for the body but Bird moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Bird.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Exotic enables Bird to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Exotic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Exotic keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
Exotic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bird uses it to pass to side control.
Bird thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Exotic tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Exotic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Exotic is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Exotic avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Exotic is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bird is looking for a kimura but Exotic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bird to get the leverage.
Exotic is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Exotic trying to control here.
Bird has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bird is working for a kimura but Exotic is defending it quite comfortably.
Bird wants to work for an arm triangle but Exotic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Exotic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Exotic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
A big left from Exotic misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic.
A low kick from Exotic misses
and Bird decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Exotic's guard.
Exotic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bird defends it easily.
Bird postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Exotic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bird, into his guard.
Exotic preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird keeping full guard, as Exotic tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic is looking to work some ground and pound but Bird has wrist control.
Exotic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Exotic defends well.
Exotic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird working a defensive guard here.
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Exotic passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Exotic passes into side control, despite Bird's attempt to control the position.
Bird gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bird gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exotic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Exotic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Exotic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bird is trying to control the position but Exotic postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Exotic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bird throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Exotic escapes and throws Bird's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bird is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Exotic is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird tries to improve his position but instead Exotic has taken his back!
Bird can't escape the position.
Bird is keeping busy.
Bird manages to reverse the position and now he's in Exotic's guard. Nice work there by Bird.
Exotic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bird is aware though and is defending well.
Bird has gone for a leg lock! Exotic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bird's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird wants to control the position but Exotic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bird looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Exotic is looking to counter punch.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Bird connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Exotic's hands.
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Bird has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Exotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Bird's head.
Exotic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.
Bird misses with an uppercut
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Bird misses with the combination.
Bird avoids a kick to the body.
Bird throws a hook but Exotic avoids it easily.
Exotic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Exotic.
Bird slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Exotic to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Exotic.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Bird's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That kick from Exotic tenderised Bird's leg. Bird is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Joe Exotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Bird throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic cracks Bird with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Exotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bird. That did some damage!
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Bird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Bird blocks the leg kick.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Exotic scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Exotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Exotic.
Bird misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Exotic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bird's hands.
Bird on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Exotic blocks a jab.
Bird scores with a jab to the body.
Bird scores with a punch to the head.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bird shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
Bird throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic sizes up Bird with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird misses with an uppercut.
Exotic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
Exotic connects with a crisp jab.
Bird keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Exotic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bird is out of range and Exotic settles back down.
Exotic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bird is out of range.
Bird takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Bird sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Exotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bird moves to clinch but Exotic breaks away
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Bird has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bird lands with a nice body punch.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic lands a really nice looking cross but Bird seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Bird checks it.
Exotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic misses the jab.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bird misses with a jab to the body
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bird slips a straight right by Exotic.
Bird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Exotic motions for Bird to come forward. Exotic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic connects with a nice looking jab.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Exotic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bird clinches up with Exotic and pushes him back against the cage.
Bird decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Exotic clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
Exotic swings for the body but Bird moves out of range.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
A jab from Bird misses.
Exotic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Bird with the counter takedown but Exotic avoids it easily.
Bird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bird dives in and scores a takedown into Exotic's guard.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Exotic dives on top into guard.
Exotic tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard.
Exotic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Exotic is trying to get an arm triangle but Bird is defending well.
Bird is looking for a sweep.
Bird manages to work his way to half guard, despite Exotic's best efforts.
Exotic is trying to control. Bird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bird wants to sweep but Exotic has passed to side control!
Exotic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bird is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird is looking for a sweep.
Bird keeps trying to improve his position.
Bird gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bird looking for subs from the bottom but Exotic mounts him!
Bird really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Exotic goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Bird turns into him and now he's in Exotic's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird looking to sit in guard and control but Exotic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Exotic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Exotic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Exotic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Exotic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bird working for a triangle but Exotic defends it easily.
Bird trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Exotic had his way with Jake Bird in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bird shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Exotic's guard.
Bird is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Exotic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Exotic has escaped and now he's on top!
Exotic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Exotic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic advances position into side control!
Bird tries to control but Exotic manages to take his back.
Bird tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bird really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bird is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bird is looking for a sweep. Exotic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bird trying to control but Exotic postures up.
Exotic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bird's head.
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exotic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bird is trying to maintain the position but Exotic is very close to passing his half guard.
Exotic wants to work for an arm triangle but Bird is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Exotic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bird sees it coming and defends easily.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Bird tries to get to full guard but Exotic has control of the leg.
Bird wants to control but Exotic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bird looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Bird lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bird takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Exotic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bird defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Exotic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Bird's head back.
Jake Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bird swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Exotic, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic retains his middleweight title!
Joe Exotic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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