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WFC Australia 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sophus Antias (ranked 4531 p4p, 24409 weight class) and Lysander Pollio (ranked 203 p4p, 257 weight class). Antias comes into the arena with Bro hymn blaring out of the sound system. Pollio has chosen I'd Love To Knock The Hell Out Of You as his entrance music. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sophus Antias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lysander Pollio!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollio closes the distance and pushes Antias back into the cage.
Pollio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Antias uses from the top position.
Antias tries to free his leg and advance position but Pollio is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pollio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Antias.
Antias tries to stand but Pollio is controlling from the bottom.
Pollio scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Antias drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Antias jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pollio throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollio tries to strike from the bottom.
Pollio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pollio keeping full guard, as Antias tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antias lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Pollio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Antias slips a jab from Pollio.
Antias misses with a takedown attempt - Pollio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pollio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Antias scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Antias seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pollio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Antias throws a shot to the body.
Pollio slips a jab and a cross from Antias.
Antias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Antias lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pollio at a distance.
Antias is looking to wear down Pollio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pollio looks winded!
Antias wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollio throws out a loose jab but Antias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antias half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollio throws a jab when Antias was well out of range.
Antias half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Antias fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Antias scores with a hook to the body. Pollio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Antias fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Antias scores with a shot to the body.
Antias scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Antias comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Antias closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pollio to the mat! Pollio manages to get full guard.
Antias is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Antias stopping the sweep attempt from Pollio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antias keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pollio's head.
Antias drops back looking for a leg! Pollio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pollio manages to kick Antias off! Antias jumps back into Pollio's guard.
Antias with a flurry of punches that miss.
Antias passes Pollio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Antias is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pollio is just riding it out for now. Antias eventually gives up the hold.
Pollio tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollio throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've been informed that Pollio has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pollio missing with punches from the bottom.
Antias is working for a submission of some sort.
Pollio tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Antias is trying to work for a kimura but Pollio is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sophus Antias dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Antias misses with a body shot.
Pollio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Antias shoots in for a takedown but Pollio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Antias shoots in but Pollio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Antias dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Antias jabs Pollio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pollio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Antias slips a straight right by Pollio.
Sophus Antias is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Antias. Beautiful body shot.
Pollio is breathing heavily.
Antias lands a right hook to the body.
Pollio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pollio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Antias attempts a counter takedown but Pollio avoids it well and moves away.
Pollio tries to keep at a distance but Antias has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antias fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sophus Antias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Antias to keep the fight standing.
Pollio fails to pull guard.
Antias pulls Pollio into guard.
Pollio throws a big elbow that misses.
Pollio throws a big elbow that misses.
Antias looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pollio is defending well. Antias quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pollio has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Antias celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sophus Antias!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Cartier (ranked 4964 p4p, 3392 weight class) and Paolo Azzadiu (ranked 484 p4p, 392 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Paolo Azzadiu enters the cage!
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Cartier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paolo Azzadiu!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Azzadiu is predictable there
and Cartier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cartier.
Azzadiu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartier defends it easily.
Cartier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azzadiu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartier has managed to get both his arms back between Azzadiu's legs - danger averted.
Cartier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azzadiu on the ground.
Cartier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azzadiu's guard.
Cartier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Azzadiu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cartier lands strikes from half guard.
Cartier uses his free foot to push down on Azzadiu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Azzadiu.
Azzadiu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cartier with shots to the head and body - Azzadiu looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Cartier looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
 Azzadiu is rocked!
Cartier controlling from mount.
Azzadiu is still in real trouble! Can Cartier finish him?
Azzadiu seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartier is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Azzadiu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Azzadiu is trying to escape the mount.
Cartier landing strikes, looking to finish!
Azzadiu is bucking up trying to escape but Cartier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cartier is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Azzadiu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cartier postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Azzadiu in real trouble here! The ref calls for Azzadiu to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Cartier!
After winning the bout, Ray Cartier 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rio Gracie (ranked 1935 p4p, 24906 weight class) and Noomnoi Sitsongrit (ranked 253 p4p, 619 weight class). Noomnoi Sitsongrit is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noomnoi Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is pulling down on Sitsongrit's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie seems keen to control Sitsongrit's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gracie seems keen to control Sitsongrit's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Sitsongrit's guard.
Gracie stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sitsongrit will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sitsongrit prevents Gracie from improving position.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Sitsongrit blocks the move with his legs.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sitsongrit stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie pulls guard.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gracie stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
Rio Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Further stalling from Gracie.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noomnoi Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rio Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sitsongrit's efforts to push away.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sitsongrit taking a breather.
Gracie jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit working hard to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Gracie seems keen to control Sitsongrit's posture.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie pulls Sitsongrit in to control the position.
Sitsongrit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves to the back position.
Gracie controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Rio Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Gracie with a poor takedown
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sitsongrit to the ground. Gracie is now in Sitsongrit's guard.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sitsongrit tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie moves to back control.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Sitsongrit buck him off.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sitsongrit for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gracie is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Gracie!
Rio Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosby (ranked 1271 p4p, 3701 weight class) and DeShaun Dupree Holton (ranked 196 p4p, 531 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Cosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeShaun Dupree Holton!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree Holton gets a takedown into half guard.
Cosby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cosby tries to get out of the position.
Cosby looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dupree Holton wants to pass to mount but Cosby is defending the position.
Dupree Holton keeps trying to improve his position.
Cosby keeping control of the position.
Dupree Holton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton mounts Cosby! Really nice guard pass there!
Dupree Holton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dupree Holton wants to finish this one by submission but Cosby is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dupree Holton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree Holton wants to take Cosby's back but he can't do it this time.
Dupree Holton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cosby turns into him and now he's in Dupree Holton's guard.
Dupree Holton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosby is one step ahead there.
Cosby 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.
Dupree Holton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosby's guard.
Dupree Holton slips nicely into half guard.
Dupree Holton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cosby!
Dupree Holton working for a submission but Cosby is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton wants to take his opponent's back but Cosby doesn't allow it.
Dupree Holton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dupree Holton wants to finish this one by submission but Cosby is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dupree Holton.
Cosby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dupree Holton on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupree Holton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dupree Holton looking for a guillotine from mount but Cosby is having none of it.
Dupree Holton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dupree Holton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dupree Holton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cosby to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cosby shrugs it off.
Dupree Holton wants to take his opponent's back but Cosby doesn't allow it.
Dupree Holton looking to secure an arm triangle but Cosby defends it well.
Dupree Holton fails to take his opponent's back.
Dupree Holton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cosby is surviving well by controlling Dupree Holton's body position as best he can.
Dupree Holton wants to finish this one by submission but Cosby is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dupree Holton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosby defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton fails to advance to Cosby's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree Holton takes Cosby's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Cosby is in trouble.
Dupree Holton is looking for the choke from the back position but Cosby is controlling his hands well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosby showing good submission defense here.
Cosby defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cosby is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dupree Holton looking for the choke but no joy.
Dupree Holton looking to break Cosby's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cosby remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dupree Holton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dupree Holton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cosby circles away.
Cosby stuffs the takedown attempt from Dupree Holton. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
Dupree Holton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeShaun Dupree Holton.
A jab from Cosby does it's job there.
Cosby clinches with his opponent.
Dupree Holton successfully pulls guard.
Dupree Holton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dupree Holton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dupree Holton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cosby preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cosby wants to control from the top but Dupree Holton keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dupree Holton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dupree Holton, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cosby wants to control from the top but Dupree Holton keeps moving.
Dupree Holton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dupree Holton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dupree Holton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura here.
Dupree Holton seems to be looking for submissions.
Cosby is looking for a sweep. Dupree Holton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dupree Holton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cosby reverses the position - he's now on top in Dupree Holton's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dupree Holton working for a triangle but Cosby defends it easily.
Dupree Holton wants to sweep here but Cosby controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree Holton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dupree Holton wants to pass to mount but Cosby is defending the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dupree Holton moves into full mount! Cosby won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton mounts Cosby! Really nice guard pass there!
Dupree Holton is looking to work his way around to Cosby's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dupree Holton forces the positional change into back control.
Dupree Holton is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cosby with him. Cosby is trying to defend but Dupree Holton has an arm under the chin now! Cosby grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
DeShaun Dupree Holton 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Gray (ranked 6045 p4p, 1559 weight class) and Patamon Pallaton (ranked 587 p4p, 211 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patamon Pallaton!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray dives in and scores a takedown into Pallaton's guard.
Gray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pallaton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gray, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pallaton defends it easily.
Gray is looking for a triangle but Pallaton pushes his legs off easily.
Gray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pallaton escapes and throws Gray's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gray tries to bench press Pallaton off him but Pallaton keeps the position.
Gray is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gray's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gray is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pallaton off and has taken his back!
Pallaton showing good submission defense here.
Pallaton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pallaton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray seems to be working for a kimura but Pallaton defends the submission attempt.
Gray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pallaton is just riding it out for now. Gray eventually gives up the hold.
Gray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pallaton sees it coming and defends easily.
Gray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pallaton has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallaton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gray's back!
Gray is in bad spot here.
Pallaton is trying to stick to Gray's back but Gray is turning into Pallaton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pallaton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gray.
Gray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pallaton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gray has Pallaton in his guard.
Gray working for submissions but it's allowed Pallaton to get to half guard.
Pallaton trying to pass the guard but Gray defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gray is looking for a triangle but Pallaton pushes his legs off easily.
Gray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pallaton defends it easily.
Gray has an active guard here but Pallaton has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Kobe Gray will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Pallaton or perhaps it was just good defense by Gray, which made it look bad.
Pallaton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pallaton defends well and Gray ends up having to push Pallaton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pallaton has picked Gray up - he's going for a ride! Pallaton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gray looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gray actively working from the bottom here.
Gray tries to get to full guard but Pallaton has control of the leg.
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Patamon Pallaton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gray looking for submissions off his back.
Pallaton controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gray trying to get back to full guard but Pallaton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gray can't escape the position.
Pallaton fails to advance to Gray's back.
Gray is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to improve his position but instead Pallaton has taken his back!
Gray tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gray is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pallaton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gray is looking to improve his position but Pallaton isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray regains half guard.
Gray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pallaton is controlling the pace.
Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pallaton pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patamon Pallaton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pallaton fails with a takedown attempt.
Gray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pallaton's half guard.
Gray is trying to work for a kimura but Pallaton is defending well.
Gray is pressing down on Pallaton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pallaton is holding on for now.
Gray prevents Pallaton from improving his position.
Pallaton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pallaton sees it coming and defends easily.
Gray is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pallaton sees it coming and defends easily.
Pallaton is controlling Gray's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pallaton sees it coming and defends easily.
Gray is looking for a kimura but Pallaton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gray to get the leverage.
Gray is trying to work for a kimura but Pallaton is defending well.
Gray in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pallaton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kobe Gray!
A very excited looking Kobe Gray 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Zeke Hester (ranked 6155 p4p, 3232 weight class) and Albert Vortmont (ranked 592 p4p, 400 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeke Hester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Vortmont!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vortmont looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
Vortmont blocks the elbow strike.
Hester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike.
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Vortmont jumps guard but Hester stands there with Vortmont around his waist. Vortmont gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vortmont's defenses.
 It looks like Albert Vortmont has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vortmont tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vortmont tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hester just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zeke Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Vortmont.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vortmont tries to score a body lock takedown but Hester shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vortmont blocks the elbow strike.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Vortmont shrugs off.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Hester.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Vortmont blocks the elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vortmont avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester lands an elbow just above Vortmont 's eye.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Vortmont is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vortmont avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Vortmont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vortmont's defenses.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hester lands an elbow just above Vortmont 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester lands an elbow just above Vortmont 's eye.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester lands an elbow just above Vortmont 's eye.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Vortmont avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Hester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Vortmont's cut.
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.
Vortmont gets tackled into the cage by Hester. Hester maintains the clinch.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester lands an elbow just above Vortmont 's eye.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Vortmont avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Vortmont is breathing heavily.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Zeke Hester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Vortmont shrugs off.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Vortmont shrugs off.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vortmont blocks the elbow strike.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vortmont is trying to pull guard but Hester turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vortmont tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hester just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Vortmont jumps guard but Hester turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zeke Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Vortmont.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Hester.
Vortmont blocks the elbow strike.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester.
Vortmont is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hester pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Vortmont in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Hester.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Vortmont jumps guard but Hester turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vortmont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vortmont is rocked!
Vortmont avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Hester dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Vortmont's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hester drives through and clinches with Vortmont against the cage.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vortmont avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vortmont takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
Vortmont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vortmont takes an elbow to the temple.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Vortmont is still on wobbly legs! Can Hester finish him?
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vortmont seems to have recovered his senses.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Vortmont shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vortmont blocks the elbow strike.
Vortmont blocks the elbow strike.
Vortmont tries to pull guard but Hester won't allow it.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Vortmont in his tracks for a moment.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vortmont can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Vortmont in his tracks for a moment.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike.
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester lands an elbow just above Vortmont 's eye.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vortmont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vortmont takes an elbow to the temple.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Hester pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Vortmont! Hester unloads with more strikes and Vortmont sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeke Hester!
After winning the bout, Zeke Hester 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Waylon Jones (ranked 1340 p4p, 2032 weight class) and World Peace (ranked 100 p4p, 138 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Peace's choice of entrance music: Crazy. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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140
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8 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Waylon Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, World Peace!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peace tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Peace moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peace.
Jones forces Peace back against the cage and clinches.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Peace is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Peace gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Peace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peace is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Peace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Peace's legs - danger averted.
Jones is working Peace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones is in close to Peace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones stands up over Peace, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones distracts Peace with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones works over Peace with some ground and pound from guard.
Peace is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Peace's legs - danger averted.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peace's head.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peace's head.
Jones distracts Peace with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Peace is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peace looks winded!
Peace has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Peace has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Peace working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones is working Peace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones is in close to Peace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Peace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peace has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Peace's brow.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Peace's brow.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones is working Peace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waylon Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Peace counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Peace is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Peace avoids the strikes from the bottom by Jones.
Peace tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peace has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peace working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peace blocks the strikes from Jones.
Jones wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones striking from half guard on the bottom.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peace.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Peace has mounted him!
Jones trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Peace.
Jones throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Peace is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Peace eventually gives up the hold.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to strike off his back.
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones lands some strikes from the bottom.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peace can do to turn this around?
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Peace advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Peace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones lands with a few short shots to the body.
Peace is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones strikes from the bottom but Peace uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Jones throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Jones throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Peace working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Peace is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Peace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Peace trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Peace wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peace lands strikes from half guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
World Peace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Peace connects with a jab.
Peace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones wants to clinch up but Peace keeps it at a distance.
Peace cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones forces Peace back against the cage and clinches.
Peace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peace gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peace pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waylon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Peace. That snapped Jones's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peace tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Peace.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Peace might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up but Peace circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peace finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones is looking to clinch but Peace is avoiding it.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peace finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Peace displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones has hold of one of Peace's legs. Peace is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peace has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones cracks Peace with a solid left hand.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Waylon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peace is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Peace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Peace's brow.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peace's head.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Peace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Peace's brow.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peace's head.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peace's head.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Peace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Peace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peace's head.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones is in close to Peace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Waylon Jones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Jones tries to clinch
and Peace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Peace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good shot there by Peace.
Jones tries to clinch but Peace moves out of range.
Jones wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Peace manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones works over Peace with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones cracks Peace with a solid left hand.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Peace's brow.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peace is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Peace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones stands up over Peace, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peace is trying to keep Jones in close.
Peace has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Peace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is in close to Peace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peace is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Peace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones stands up over Peace, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peace looking for a triangle here. Jones is fighting it but it looks tight! Peace pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jones is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). World Peace!
World Peace is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dolph (ranked 846 p4p, 5736 weight class) and Jumba Jookiba (ranked 53 p4p, 222 weight class). Ivan Dolph has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265
11 - 45 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Dolph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 45 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumba Jookiba!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jookiba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dolph swivels and escapes.
Jookiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dolph lands with a right hand.
Are you kidding me?! Dolph ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Jookiba clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Dolph!
Ivan Dolph retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ivan Dolph thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Russian (ranked 596 p4p, 3056 weight class) and Justin Edwards (ranked 35 p4p, 347 weight class). Edwards is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams Jr.. Big Russian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Russian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russian has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Edwards is trying to maintain a safe position but Russian gets an underhook and turns Edwards into the cage.
Russian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Russian working aggressively here.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Russian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian lands with a right to the head.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russian lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
Russian misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Russian lands with a left to the head.
Russian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edwards.
Russian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Russian.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
Russian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Russian avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Russian is controlling the position.
Edwards working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
A short left from Russian.
Edwards is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Russian after a bit of a struggle.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Russian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Big Russian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russian working aggressively here.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian lands with a left to the head.
Russian is pressed up against the cage. Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russian down to the mat. Russian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Russian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been informed that Edwards has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Russian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edwards's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russian misses with the head strike.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Russian avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
Russian lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Russian on the inside.
Russian lands an uppercut.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Russian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Edwards'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.
Russian rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russian.
A short uppercut from Russian.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russian.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Russian finish him?
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Edwards seems to have recovered his senses.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards tries to work over Russian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
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!
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Russian.
Russian working aggressively here.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards decides to pull guard.
Russian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edwards working for a triangle but Russian defends it easily.
Russian tries to stand but Edwards is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russian postures up.
Russian wants to stand but Edwards has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Edwards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Russian lands a left hand.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edwards gets control of Russian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Edwards will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Edwards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Russian defends well.
Edwards is looking for a triangle but Russian pushes his legs off easily.
Russian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edwards on the ground.
Russian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edwards has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Russian has managed to get both his arms back between Edwards's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Edwards is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Russian.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Russian lands a right hand.
Russian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Russian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Russian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Edwards's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Russian has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
Big Russian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Russian lands with a left to the head.
Russian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
Russian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russian creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Edwards with a big uppercut! Edwards tries to clinch up but Russian pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Edwards to the mat! Edwards covers up and Russian unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Big Russian!
Big Russian retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Big Russian 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stinky Stonk (ranked 338 p4p, 4296 weight class) and Dennis Fischer (ranked 52 p4p, 586 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stinky Stonk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Fischer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonk lands the left hand.
Stonk loads up on a big right hand but Fischer slips the punch.
Stonk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fischer counters with a shoot takedown. Stonk fights it but they end up in guard.
Stonk keeping full guard, as Fischer tries to pass.
Stonk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stonk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fischer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stonk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stonk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonk keeping moving, preventing Fischer from controlling successfully.
Stonk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonk's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fischer wants to control from the top but Stonk keeps moving.
Stonk controlling Fischer's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stonk misses the jab.
And Fischer tries to counter it with a takedown but Stonk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stonk throws a jab but it's blocked by Fischer.
Stonk throws an overhand right that lands on Fischer's shoulder, as Fischer tries to avoid the shot.
Fischer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stonk misses with a straight left.
Fischer feints the counter takedown.
Fischer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fischer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stonk defends it well.
Stonk missing with a left hand there. Fischer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stonk cracks Fischer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fischer slips a jab from Stonk.
Fischer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stonk defends it well.
Stinky Stonk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonk throws a lazy uppercut
and Fischer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stonk won't be happy with that.
Fischer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stonk keeps working.
Stonk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fischer is looking for a sweep. Stonk 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.
Stonk works his way into full mount!
Stonk controlling from the full mount.
Further stalling from Stonk.
Fischer tries to reverse the position but Stonk maintains control.
Stonk controlling his opponent.
Stonk works his way to his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonk is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Stonk is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Stonk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Stonk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonk continues to stall.
Fischer is really stuck here.
What can Fischer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Stonk avoiding Fischer 's attempts to control his hands.
Stonk trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fischer doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stinky Stonk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fischer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stonk.
Fischer with the counter takedown but Stonk avoids it easily.
Fischer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stonk.
Fischer with the counter takedown but Stonk avoids it easily.
Stonk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stonk throws a hook to the side of Fischer's head but Fischer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fischer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stonk defends it well.
Fischer moves away from the strike by Stonk.
Stonk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stonk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fischer can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Stonk misses its intended target.
Stonk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fischer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fischer with the counter takedown but Stonk avoids it easily.
Stonk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fischer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fischer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stonk.
And Fischer tries to counter it with a takedown but Stonk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Fischer tries to counter it with a takedown but Stonk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fischer moves out of range as Stonk strikes.
Stonk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fischer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Stonk misses with a hook. Fischer ducked under it nicely.
Stonk misses with a hook
and Fischer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fischer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fischer wants to get back to full guard.
Fischer wants to control but Stonk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stonk controlling the action here.
Stonk is thwarting Fischer's attempts to control the position.
Stonk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fischer!
Stonk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fischer is trying to escape the mount.
Fischer wants to hold on but Stonk pushes him away.
Stonk takes Fischer's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonk is not going to allow Fischer to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Stonk.
Fischer trying to control the hands but Stonk won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Fischer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonk controls the action.
Stonk continues to hold on tight.
Stonk is hanging on to Fischer's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stonk controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Fischer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Fischer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Stinky Stonk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fischer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fischer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fischer tries to roll but Stonk sticks to his back.
Stonk has good solid back control here.
Fischer trying to control but not successfully.
Stonk has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fischer's body.
Fischer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Stonk has good solid back control here.
Fischer tries to escape but Stonk has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stinky Stonk dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stonk misses with a hook
and Fischer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stonk is pressing down on Fischer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stonk has control of Fischer's left arm, preventing Fischer from doing any damage.
Fischer won't allow Stonk to sweep him here.
Stonk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fischer manages to get himself to full guard.
Fischer is trying to keep Stonk in close.
Stonk pushes down on Fischer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stonk controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer is trying to get back to full guard.
Fischer is looking to control Stonk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fischer avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonk passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stonk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stonk with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fischer is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Stonk has taken his back.
Fischer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stonk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fischer trying to control the hands but Stonk breaks the grip.
Stonk biding his time, looking for the opening.
Stonk is hanging on to Fischer's back as he tries to escape.
Stonk just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fischer tries to escape the position.
Stonk is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer trying to control the action but Stonk just sinks the hooks in.
Fischer is in bad spot here.
Fischer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
More hug and hope from Stonk.
Fischer is trying to break free.
Stonk is riding his opponent, not letting Fischer buck him off.
Stonk avoiding Fischer 's attempts to control his hands.
Fischer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stonk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonk biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fischer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Fischer right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stinky Stonk clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stonk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fischer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fischer.
Stonk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stonk keeping full guard, as Fischer tries to pass.
Fischer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fischer is fighting to break Stonk's control of his arms but Stonk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stonk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonk managing to control the position.
Fischer tries to free his leg and advance position but Stonk is retaining full guard.
Stonk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fischer wants to control from the top but Stonk keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fischer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stonk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stonk is pushing down on Fischer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fischer is fighting to maintain full guard but Stonk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stonk trying to control the pace.
Fischer trying to control from the bottom.
Stonk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fischer is looking to improve his position.
Stonk is controlling the pace.
Fischer is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Stonk seems content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fischer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stonk moves nicely into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stonk advances nicely into full mount.
Stonk controlling the pace for now.
Fischer prevents Stonk from taking his back.
Stonk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fischer working to try and regain half guard.
Stonk content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fischer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stonk is looking to work his way around to Fischer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fischer has given up his back. Will we see Stonk going for some submissions?
Stonk keeps control of the position easily here as Fischer tries to buck him off.
Fischer wants to control his opponent's hands but Stonk gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stonk controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stinky Stonk had his way with Dennis Fischer in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stonk misses with an uppercut. Fischer saw that one coming.
Fischer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stonk defends it well.
Fischer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stonk.
Fischer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stonk misses with a looping right.
Stonk throws a hook but Fischer blocks it.
Stinky Stonk is winning the standup battle so far.
Stonk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fischer.
Stonk misses the jab.
Fischer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fischer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stonk.
Fischer slips a jab from Stonk.
Fischer feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Stonk misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Fischer.
Fischer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stonk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fischer.
Fischer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stonk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fischer.
Fischer with the counter takedown but Stonk avoids it easily.
Stonk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fischer moves out of range as Stonk strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonk misses with a straight left.
Stonk misses with a straight right.
Fischer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Fischer.
Stonk swings widly with a right hand
and Fischer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stonk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fischer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stonk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fischer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stonk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fischer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stonk throws a lazy uppercut
and Fischer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stonk!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonk tries to bench press Fischer off him but Fischer keeps the position.
Fischer wants to control but Stonk is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stonk in particular looking to stall.
Stonk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stonk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stonk works his way into full mount!
Stonk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fischer tries to hold on but Stonk pushes him away.
Stonk content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fischer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fischer prevents Stonk from taking his back.
Fischer has given up his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Stonk controlling the positon.
Fischer is in bad spot here.
Stonk is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fischer rolls, trying to escape but Stonk keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fischer trying to control the position but Stonk manages to sink in the hooks.
Dennis Fischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stonk controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stinky Stonk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stonk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stinky Stonk!
Stinky Stonk retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Stinky Stonk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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