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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Garces (ranked 3965 p4p, 3761 weight class) and Tuur Carlier (ranked 440 p4p, 423 weight class). Garces's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Light into the Darkness. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Garces!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tuur Carlier!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garces tries to clinch but Carlier is having none of it.
A jab from Carlier misses.
Carlier has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Garces connects with a solid leg kick.
Carlier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garces drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garces postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carlier has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Garces doesn't defend quickly enough and Carlier has managed to lock this one up! Can Garces escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Carlier on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tuur Carlier!
Tuur Carlier managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between KJ Hoodwell (ranked 3700 p4p, 3953 weight class) and Gatis Ginters (ranked 431 p4p, 457 weight class). KJ Hoodwell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, KJ Hoodwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gatis Ginters!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ginters moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoodwell darts in and clinches Ginters up against the cage.
Ginters tries to pull guard but Hoodwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Ginters drops back down to his feet.
Hoodwell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ginters uses from the top position.
Hoodwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ginters advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoodwell is not content to let Ginters control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginters lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hoodwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell is not content to let Ginters control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Hoodwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoodwell tries to get out of the position.
Ginters stands up and beckons Hoodwell to his feet.
Ginters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoodwell defends well and Ginters ends up having to push Hoodwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoodwell misses with a double jab.
Ginters forces Hoodwell back against the cage and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Ginters.
Ginters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoodwell pulls his leg out and moves away.
KJ Hoodwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatis Ginters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell throws a leg kick but Ginters sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hoodwell cracks Ginters with a big right hand and Ginters goes down!
 Ginters is rocked!
 It looks like Gatis Ginters has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ginters keeping moving, preventing Hoodwell from controlling successfully.
Ginters is working an open guard so Hoodwell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hoodwell moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Hoodwell.
Ginters wants a takedown.
Ginters tries to break the clinch but Hoodwell is controlling the position.
Hoodwell decides to pull guard.
Hoodwell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoodwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ginters on the ground.
Ginters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hoodwell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ginters has Hoodwell in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginters keeping full guard, as Hoodwell tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoodwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ginters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoodwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ginters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ginters looking for a guillotine here but Hoodwell defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ginters trying to control the position.
Hoodwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ginters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ginters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoodwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ginters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ginters can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoodwell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hoodwell thows a huge punch but Ginters dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Hoodwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gatis Ginters's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ginters throws a series of punches but Hoodwell moves out of range.
Hoodwell drives through and clinches with Ginters against the cage.
Hoodwell lands a nice shot to the body.
Ginters wants to break free but Hoodwell has control.
Hoodwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoodwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoodwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ginters can do to turn this around?
Hoodwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoodwell moves into the clinch.
Ginters drags the fight down to the ground.
Hoodwell wants to control from the top but Ginters keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginters has his foot on Hoodwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoodwell works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoodwell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoodwell is one step ahead there.
Hoodwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hoodwell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ginters keeping moving, preventing Hoodwell from controlling successfully.
Hoodwell stands up from Ginters's guard - Hoodwell perhaps looking for a knockout.
KJ Hoodwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Hoodwell misses.
Hoodwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ginters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoodwell tries to avoid it but Ginters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoodwell to the ground. Hoodwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginters wants to slow Hoodwell down by chopping away at his legs.
KJ Hoodwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Ginters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ginters is breathing heavily.
Hoodwell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ginters on the side of the head.
Ginters is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoodwell finish him?
A punch combination from Hoodwell misses.
Ginters seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoodwell moves into range and clinches up with Ginters.
Hoodwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ginters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoodwell sprawls well. Hoodwell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ginters gets slowly back to his feet.
KJ Hoodwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatis Ginters.
Hoodwell avoids the head kick by Ginters.
Hoodwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ginters.
Ginters stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoodwell. Hoodwell gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoodwell has closed the distance and engaged Ginters in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginters is trying to drag Hoodwell to the mat but Hoodwell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoodwell is stalling here.
Ginters fails to pull guard.
Hoodwell pulls guard successfully.
Hoodwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoodwell trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ginters stops Hoodwell from standing up.
Hoodwell has his feet on Ginters's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hoodwell rushes Ginters and presses him up against the cage.
Ginters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoodwell gets through Ginters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoodwell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hoodwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ginters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoodwell is fending him off so far but Ginters persists. Nope, Hoodwell circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoodwell throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ginters tumbling to the canvas!
Hoodwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Hoodwell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gatis Ginters's cut.
That's time! Hoodwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ginters tries to keep at a distance but Hoodwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ginters wants a takedown.
Hoodwell breaks from the clinch.
Hoodwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoodwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoodwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoodwell gets a clinch.
Ginters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ginters jumps guard but Hoodwell stands there with Ginters around his waist. Ginters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
KJ Hoodwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatis Ginters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoodwell gets control of Ginters's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hoodwell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
KJ Hoodwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoodwell working a defensive guard here.
Ginters passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell sneaks out the side door and pushes Ginters away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ginters fails with the takedown.
Ginters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoodwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoodwell moves into the clinch.
Hoodwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoodwell misses with a low kick.
Hoodwell throws a right hand that Ginters ducks under and follows up with a left that Ginters also avoids with ease.
Hoodwell throws a low kick but Ginters avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ginters tries to avoid it but Hoodwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ginters to the ground. Ginters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick from Ginters lands but Hoodwell takes it in his stride.
Hoodwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoodwell digs a right hand into Ginters's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ginters's gas tank.
Hoodwell looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ginters is trying to pull guard but Hoodwell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ginters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoodwell walks away with a smile on his face. Ginters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ginters.
Hoodwell gets a clinch.
Hoodwell pulls guard successfully.
Hoodwell pushes Ginters off and gets back to his feet.
Ginters avoids a kick to the body.
Hoodwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell has closed the distance and engaged Ginters in a clinch.
Hoodwell keeps control of Ginters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoodwell breaks from the clinch.
Hoodwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ginters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoodwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ginters sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoodwell somewhat.
Hoodwell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginters shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoodwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoodwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoodwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoodwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Ginters counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hoodwell's knee momentarily.
Hoodwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ginters tries to avoid it but Hoodwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ginters to the ground. Ginters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ginters lands a head kick!
Hoodwell has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ginters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoodwell to keep the fight standing.
Ginters is trying to push Hoodwell away but Hoodwell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gatis Ginters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KJ Hoodwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoodwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Hoodwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoodwell 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KJ Hoodwell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Brownie (ranked 3193 p4p, 23016 weight class) and John Wick (ranked 374 p4p, 554 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Brownie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wick!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wick lands a body shot.
Brownie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brownie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wick misses with a two punch combination.
Wick lands a jab to Brownie's midsection.
Wick throws a looping overhand right but Brownie ducks down to avoid it.
Wick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brownie wants to clinch
and Wick counters with a crisp one two that drops Brownie! Wick thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Brownie to his feet! Brownie is in big trouble!
 Brownie is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brownie drops his hands momentarily. Wick doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Brownie staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Brownie doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Wick!
Our winner, John Wick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Early Grayce (ranked 4005 p4p, 3642 weight class) and Roy Gaston (ranked 554 p4p, 523 weight class). Gaston has chosen You Can Do It as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Early Grayce !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Gaston!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grayce has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Gaston throws a hook but Grayce blocks it.
Gaston's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gaston's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gaston misses the shot to the body.
Gaston works Grayce 's body with a nice hook.
Gaston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 It looks like Early Grayce has been cut.
Gaston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gaston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gaston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grayce feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gastons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grayce shoots in and bounces Gaston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayce 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.
Gaston is trying to keep Grayce in close.
Grayce trying to move into half guard but instead Gaston has managed to sweep!
Grayce throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gaston escapes and throws Grayce 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gaston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Grayce tries to bench press Gaston off him but Gaston keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaston misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayce dodges the ground and pound from Gaston.
Grayce is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gaston is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gaston lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Grayce gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Gaston seems content to control.
Gaston thows a huge punch but Grayce dodges it nicely.
Gaston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grayce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaston.
Grayce is looking for a sweep. Gaston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grayce trying to control here.
Grayce moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayce is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gaston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grayce is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gaston is stalling in the full guard.
Gaston trying to control but Grayce is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grayce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grayce has his feet on Gaston's thighs here. He's pushed Gaston off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gaston screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Early Grayce !
Early Grayce seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Roy Gaston stepped up to the mic, saying 'Better watch yo back homie! Feel this vibration.'.
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#R1#
Ali'i tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Ali'i lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Ali'i clinches.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Ali'i has him pressed against the cage.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
Ali'i lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown wants to break free but Ali'i has control.
Ali'i pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown tries to break free but Ali'i pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali'i ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Brown sizes up Ali'i with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ali'i lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Ali'i counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali'i jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali'i wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ali'i throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali'i manages to avoid it.
Ali'i misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Ali'i fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali'i ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Ali'i throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali'i.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali'i fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali'i swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ali'i ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali'i tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ali'i misses with a hook.
Ali'i misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali'i throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali'i throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Ali'i.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali'i throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown throws a hook but Ali'i blocks it.
Brown lands with a cross.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Ali'i has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ali'i working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali'i lands an uppercut.#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali'i.
Brown throws a right and a left that Ali'i avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Ali'i on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali'i uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali'i! But no joy.
Ali'i bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ali'i lands the left hand.
Ali'i throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Robert Brown has been cut.
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown tries to move into range but Ali'i moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Ali'i has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Ali'i has the dominant position.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Ali'i back against the cage.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ali'i can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
#T4##BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Ali'i works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ali'i with the inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Ali'i. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body kick from Brown.
Brown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL2#
Ali'i clinches.
Ali'i tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Ali'i.
Brown is trying to push Ali'i away but Ali'i has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ali'i has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ali'i misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Ali'i.
Brown lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kekoa Ali'i dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Brown'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.#R2#
Ali'i throws out a powerful jab.
Ali'i scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Ali'i closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown tries to break free but Ali'i pushes him back against the cage.
Ali'i misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali'i throws a leg kick that misses.
Ali'i takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Ali'i pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali'i has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Ali'i is controlling him.#BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Ali'i lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali'i feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali'i lands a jab to Brown's midsection.#T1#
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Ali'i misses.
Ali'i throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali'i feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Ali'i lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Ali'i counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown slips under a jab from Ali'i.
Ali'i tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Ali'i throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown misses the jab.
Ali'i tries to clinch up
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali'i.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali'i misses with a looping left.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ali'i.
Ali'i tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Ali'i.#CL2#
Ali'i has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
#BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali'i throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali'i is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ali'i on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali'i misses with the combination.
Brown slips under a jab.
Ali'i tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Ali'i throws a leg kick
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown blocks a jab.#T3#
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali'i moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali'i lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ali'i fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Ali'i.
Ali'i is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Ali'i manages to avoid it.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali'i was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Ali'i clinches.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali'i.
Ali'i fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown is trying to push Ali'i away but Ali'i has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
A short right from Ali'i.
Ali'i lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali'i fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali'i throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali'i scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali'i throws a big shot that misses.
As Ali'i tries to get set, Brown tries to push him back and clinch up but Ali'i manages to avoid the attempt.
Ali'i avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Ali'i misses with a straight left.
Brown tries to counter by clinching up but Ali'i breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Ali'i slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kekoa Ali'i showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ali'i throws an off balance right hand
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Ali'i's shoulder, as Ali'i tries to avoid the shot.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali'i lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Ali'i throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Ali'i tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ali'i has knocked Brown down with a huge combo! Ali'i steps away and waves a wobbly Brown back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Brown is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown looks for the body kick but Ali'i saw that one coming.
Ali'i is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Brown is looking for a counter combo.
Ali'i scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali'i is looking to score with low kicks.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD2#
Ali'i sends Brown crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ali'i is motioning to the referee to let Brown up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Ali'i moves to clinch but Brown breaks away
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick lands for Ali'i.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali'i tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Ali'i wobbles Brown with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Ali'i dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Brown to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kekoa Ali'i!
Kekoa Ali'i decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hristo Borisov (ranked 5163 p4p, 2121 weight class) and Scotty T Bone (ranked 618 p4p, 332 weight class). Hristo Borisov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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29
205
13 - 24 - 0 |
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20
218
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Hristo Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scotty T Bone!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Borisov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but T Bone swivels and escapes.
Borisov fails with an attempt to clinch.
T Bone feints the counter takedown.
No luck for Borisov with that takedown attempt.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says T Bone as he avoids it easily.
T Bone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hristo Borisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says T Bone as he avoids it easily.
Borisov lands a head kick!
T Bone blocks a jab.
Borisov throws a body punch but T Bone moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Borisov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that T Bone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Borisov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
T Bone swats away the attempt to clinch by Borisov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Borisov with that takedown attempt.
T Bone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
T Bone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borisov manages to avoid it.
Borisov tries to clinch but T Bone moves out of range.
And T Bone tries to counter it with a takedown but Borisov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as T Bone sprawls well. T Bone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borisov gets slowly back to his feet.
Borisov has a takedown stuffed.
Borisov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And T Bone tries to counter it with a takedown but Borisov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scotty T Bone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borisov is trying hard to land a takedown here. T Bone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
T Bone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borisov defends it well.
Borisov darts in looking for a takedown but T Bone gets double underhooks and turns Borisov into the cage.
T Bone feints the counter takedown.
Borisov fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov manages to break the clinch.
T Bone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borisov's head backwards.
Borisov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
T Bone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borisov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borisov moves in looking to clinch but T Bone pushes him off.
And T Bone tries to counter it with a takedown but Borisov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Borisov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Borisov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and T Bone dives on top into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borisov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. T Bone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
T Bone preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
T Bone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borisov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
T Bone wanted to stand there but Borisov had control of the position.
T Bone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
T Bone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borisov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, T Bone has managed to get both his arms back between Borisov's legs - danger averted.
T Bone wants to get up but he can't break Borisov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
T Bone won't allow Borisov to get back to his feet.
T Bone wants to stand but Borisov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Borisov controls T Bone momentarily but T Bone frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borisov closes this distance looking for a takedown but T Bone circles away.
Borisov looks for a takedown but T Bone sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borisov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract T Bone.
Borisov with a poor takedown
and T Bone counters with a shoot takedown. Borisov fights it but they end up in guard.
Borisov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty T Bone 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.
T Bone scores with a nice strike.
Borisov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has T Bone pinned against the cage. T Bone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
T Bone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borisov defends it well.
Borisov has a takedown stuffed.
T Bone with the counter takedown but Borisov avoids it easily.
Borisov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around T Bone's waist but T Bone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borisov off to one side.
T Bone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hristo Borisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
T Bone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but T Bone avoids it really well and circles away.
T Bone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Borisov shoots for a takedown but T Bone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
T Bone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
T Bone moves out of range as Borisov throws a body kick.
T Bone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borisov defends it well.
Scotty T Bone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borisov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
T Bone feints the counter takedown.
Borisov closes the distance and clinches up with T Bone, looking for a takedown. Borisov pushes T Bone against the cage but T Bone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
T Bone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
T Bone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Borisov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Borisov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
T Bone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
T Bone lands a nice hook to Borisov's body. Borisov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
T Bone lands a jab to Borisov's midsection.
Borisov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borisov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by T Bone. Beautiful body shot.
T Bone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borisovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Borisov misses with a takedown attempt - T Bone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
T Bone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
T Bone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
T Bone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Borisov rather than just go for the knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by T Bone as he connects with a hook.
Borisov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Borisov shoots for a double leg takedown but T Bone sprawls well. He's pushed Borisov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Borisov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but T Bone defends well and Borisov ends up having to push T Bone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
T Bone with the counter takedown but Borisov avoids it easily.
T Bone manages to break the clinch.
T Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
T Bone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Borisov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
T Bone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borisov has time to react.
Borisov is rocked!
T Bone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Borisov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Borisov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from T Bone.
T Bone drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Borisov's head, knocking him out cold! T Bone is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scotty T Bone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 2114 p4p, 3755 weight class) and William Smyth (ranked 280 p4p, 462 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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46
179
17 - 20 - 1 |
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32
180
5 - 14 - 1 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 17 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smyth moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Smyth moves away and avoids it.
Smyth misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smyth is defended easily by Diaz.
Smyth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smyth is in Diaz's guard.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smyth is one step ahead there.
Smyth tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Smyth is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Smyth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smyth fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz digs a good hook to Smyth's body.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Dick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Smyth.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smyth moves away.
Diaz misses with a hook. Smyth ducked under it nicely.
Smyth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smyth in side control lands a decent elbow.
Diaz wants to control but Smyth postures up.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Smyth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to roll over but Smyth keeps him under control.
Smyth is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smyth misses with a head shot. Diaz uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smyth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smyth looking to pass the guard.
Smyth throws a big elbow that misses.
Smyth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz is trying to keep Smyth in close.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dick Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smyth slips a jab from Diaz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Smyth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smyth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Smyth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smyth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Smyth fails with a takedown attempt.
Dick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Smyth.
Smyth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smyth moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Smyth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smyth shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is controlling Smyth's posture.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smyth.
Diaz controlling Smyth's posture.
Smyth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smyth dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Smyth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smyth postures up.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Smyth being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth postures up.
Smyth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smyth won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smyth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smyth shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Smyth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth slips under a jab from Diaz.
Smyth looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Smyth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smyth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Smyth. Smyth gets slowly back to his feet.
Smyth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Smyth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diaz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Dick Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Smyth. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smyth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control here.
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Smyth is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Smyth prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
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 Dick Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smyth.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smyth.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Smyth.
Diaz with a jab.
Smyth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smyth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smyth.
Smyth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz pushes Smyth off and scrambles back to his feet.
William Smyth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smyth.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Smyth shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Smyth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Smyth.
Smyth shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Smyth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smyth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smyth has a takedown stuffed.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Smyth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smyth fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Smyth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smyth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Smyth moved out of range nicely.
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smyth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Smyth with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smyth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz regains half guard.
Diaz is positioning himself well to prevent Smyth advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Smyth wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz keeping control of the position.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smyth stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Smyth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Smyth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz trying to get back to full guard but Smyth takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Smyth avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Diaz!
A very excited looking Dick Diaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mae Joon (ranked 24158 p4p, 5700 weight class) and Micah Hawk (ranked 543 p4p, 519 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mae Joon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micah Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk slips a straight right by Joon.
Joon cracks Hawk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joon throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control.
Joon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hawk throwing shots but Joon is blocking nicely.
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura but Joon is defending well.
Joon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawk is looking to advance position but Joon won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawk.
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily.
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Joon taking some punishment here, with Hawk in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Joon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk is working for a kimura but Joon is defending it quite comfortably.
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joon sees it coming and defends easily.
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Hawk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joon!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Joon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hawk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hawk is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joon is surviving well by controlling Hawk's body position as best he can.
Joon gets back to half guard.
Hawk wants to take a breather but Joon is having none of it.
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily.
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawk.
Joon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily.
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily.
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Joon misses with a body shot
and Hawk counters with a series of strikes. Joon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hawk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joon pinned against the cage. Joon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joon throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk slips a straight right by Joon.
Hawk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joon misses with a hook
and Hawk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Joon working for a triangle but Hawk defends it easily.
Joon looking for a guillotine here but Hawk defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hawk defends well.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Joon is keeping the position.
Joon keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.
Hawk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hawk is aware though and is defending well.
Hawk is posturing up here but Joon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hawk tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hawk has to tap! Slick submission there by Joon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mae Joon!
A very excited looking Mae Joon 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Walcott (ranked 3116 p4p, 2252 weight class) and Jamal Hudak (ranked 267 p4p, 202 weight class). Tommy Walcott is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Walcott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudak doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Walcott to counter with a crisp jab.
Hudak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Walcott lands with a hook. Hudak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hudak scores with a jab to the head.
Walcott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hudak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walcott defends it well.
Walcott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walcott tries to sprawl but Hudak drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Walcott kicks Hudak off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walcott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hudak.
Hudak misses with an uppercut
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Walcott scores with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Walcott as Hudak shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hudak misses the target.
Hudak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walcott circles away.
Tommy Walcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Hudak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
Hudak tries for a takedown but Walcott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Walcott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hudak.
Hudak shoots in and drives through. Walcott sprawls well.
Walcott misses the jab.
Hudak feints the counter takedown.
Walcott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hudak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walcott lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hudak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hudak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hudak shoots and misses
and Walcott counters with an inside leg kick.
Hudak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tommy Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walcott misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudak wants to clinch
and Walcott counters with a straight right hand.
Walcott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hudak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hudak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walcott defends it well.
Hudak throws a poor cross that misses
and Walcott counters with a left to the body.
Walcott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hudak throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it.
Walcott scores with a one two! Hudak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hudak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Walcott!
Walcott explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hudak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Walcott.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hudak to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Walcott uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hudak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walcott is looking for a sweep. Hudak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hudak is working for a kimura but Walcott is defending it quite comfortably.
Walcott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hudak is working away from the top position though.
Hudak thows a huge punch but Walcott dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudak trying to control from Walcott's half guard. Walcott has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hudak is looking to work some ground and pound but Walcott has wrist control.
Walcott has Hudak pulled in close to control his posture.
Hudak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walcott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Walcott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hudak scores with the left hand. Walcott knows he should have avoided that one.
Walcott clinches up against the cage.
Hudak is trying to drag Walcott to the mat but Walcott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Hudak.
Hudak can't get the takedown.
Hudak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tommy Walcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Walcott gets underhooks to prevent Hudak's takedown attempt.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Hudak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walcott pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott tries a body shot but Hudak blocks it.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Hudak avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Walcott is working Hudak over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hudak has Walcott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walcott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Hudak controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudak wants a takedown.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hudak has Walcott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walcott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walcott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hudak backwards.
Hudak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walcott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hudak tries for a takedown but Walcott manages to get underhooks.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hudak prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudak can do to turn this around?
Hudak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hudak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walcott pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walcott tries to work over Hudak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hudak goes for a takedown attempt but Walcott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hudak is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Walcott.
Walcott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hudak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott slips under a jab.
Walcott swinging wildly here.
Walcott lands a right hook to the body.
Hudak lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Walcott. No joy for Hudak on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudak.
Walcott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hudak connects with a body shot that sends Walcott's belly button to the back.
Tommy Walcott is winning the standup battle so far.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hudak.
Hudak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walcott throws a big counter combination but Hudak scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudak misses with a hook
letting Walcott counter with a right hand.
Walcott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hudak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walcott lands a glancing blow to the side of Hudak's head.
Hudak moves to clinch but Walcott breaks away
and Walcott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hudak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hudak misses with a takedown attempt
and Walcott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hudak tries to clinch up but Walcott circles away and keeps his distance.
Hudak 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.
Hudak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hudak misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudak is defended easily by Walcott.
It looked like Walcott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jamal Hudak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudak avoids the body shot from Walcott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walcott throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Walcott.
Hudak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walcott pinned against the cage. Walcott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walcott lands a slapping body shot.
Walcott displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hudak with a jab.
Hudak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Walcott instigates a clinch.
Hudak has hold of one of Walcott's legs. Walcott is fighting the takedown attempt but Hudak gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Walcott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hudak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walcott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hudak scrambles back to his feet.
Hudak with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Walcott to counter with a crisp jab.
Walcott throws the left hand but Hudak avoids the punch easily.
Walcott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hudak.
It looked like Walcott was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hudak has Walcott up against the cage in a clinch.
Hudak can't get the takedown.
Walcott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Walcott does it's job there.
Hudak defending well as Walcott loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott tries to work over Hudak's front leg with a kick but Hudak checks it.
Hudak feints the counter takedown.
Walcott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walcott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hudaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hudak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudak avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Hudak misses with a shot to the body
and Walcott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walcott tests Hudak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walcott moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Walcott as Hudak shoots in.
Tommy Walcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Hudak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walcott punishes Hudak's body with a nice straight punch.
Walcott moves into the clinch successfully.
Walcott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walcott cracks Hudak with a nice body shot.
Tommy Walcott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Walcott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hudak takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Walcott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Walcott.
A left hand lands to the body for Walcott.
Hudak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walcott is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walcott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tommy Walcott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hudak is working for takedown but Walcott is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Walcott.
Walcott scores with a shot to the side of Hudak's head.
Walcott prevents the takedown attempt.
Hudak blocks a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jamal Hudak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walcott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hudak backwards.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hudak is looking for a takedown.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Walcott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hudak.
Good body shot from Walcott.
Walcott is leaning against Hudak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walcott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott lands a left hand.
Walcott digs a right hand into Hudak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hudak's gas tank.
Walcott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hudak avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Hudak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walcott throws out a powerful jab.
Walcott lands with a right hand.
Walcott lands a jab to the nose.
Walcott lands a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudak.
Walcott appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hudak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Walcott.
Hudak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Walcott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walcott works Hudak's body with a nice hook.
Hudak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Hudak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walcott tests Hudak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hudak looks for a takedown but Walcott sprawls well.
Walcott connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walcott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Walcott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hudak doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Walcott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Walcott 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Walcott!
Tommy Walcott made sure to mention his sponsor, Mythical Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathas Araujo (ranked 3980 p4p, 3416 weight class) and Rafael Soto (ranked 325 p4p, 284 weight class). Soto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Parkway Drive - Wild Eyes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathas Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Soto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Araujo throws out the jab.
Soto wants to counter with a clinch but Araujo pushes him away.
Soto has closed the distance and engaged Araujo in a clinch.
Araujo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soto drags the fight down to the ground.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Araujo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araujo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Soto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Soto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck.
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Soto from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Araujo trying to keep a closed guard but Soto is proving a slippery customer.
Araujo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Araujo pulls Soto in close to prevent any damage.
Soto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Araujo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Soto, into his guard.
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soto is trying to control Araujo's posture but Araujo avoids it.
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Araujo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Soto is avoiding damage well.
Soto is looking to regain half guard here but Araujo keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Araujo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Araujo prevents Soto from getting the reversal.
Araujo wants to finish this one by submission but Soto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Araujo.
Araujo goes for an armbar but Soto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Soto.
Soto trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Soto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Araujo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Araujo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Araujo!
Soto is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo swings around for an armbar but Soto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Araujo's guard.
Araujo wants to sweep here but Soto controlling him for the moment.
Araujo working a defensive guard here.
Soto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Araujo dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araujo is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Araujo stacks Soto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Araujo!
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish 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 Jonathas Araujo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Araujo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soto quickly recovers to half guard.
Soto is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo.
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto wants to get back to full guard.
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
Soto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Araujo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Araujo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soto keeps working.
Araujo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Soto!
Araujo throwing strikes here but Soto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Araujo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Soto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Soto and Araujo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Soto is defending well.
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Soto is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Soto is looking for a sweep.
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Soto is defending well.
Araujo works to advance to full mount. Soto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Soto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soto tries to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.
Araujo trying to control but Soto is having none of it.
Araujo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soto can do to turn this around?
Araujo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Soto is in real trouble.
Jonathas Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Soto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Araujo looking for the RNC.
Araujo looking to break Soto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Soto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Araujo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Araujo is trying to stick to Soto's back but Soto is turning into Araujo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Araujo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soto.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soto wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Araujo looking for a sweep. Not yet Araujo, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto looking to pass the guard.
Araujo pulls Soto in to control the position.
Soto stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo is looking to regain half guard here but Soto keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto tries for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathas Araujo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Araujo throws out a loose jab but Soto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soto closes the distance and clinches.
Soto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Soto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Araujo defends it easily.
Araujo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Araujo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Araujo passes into half guard.
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Soto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soto wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto won't allow Araujo to pass to mount.
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soto sees it coming and defends easily.
Araujo is pressing down on Soto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soto is holding on for now.
Soto trying to control but Araujo postures up.
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soto defends it well.
Araujo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rafael Soto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo fails to advance to Soto's back.
Araujo controlling the position easily from mount.
Araujo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Araujo tightening his grip on Soto, looking for the choke.
Soto wants to escape the position.
Araujo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Soto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Soto showing good submission defense here.
Araujo is looking for the choke from the back position but Soto is controlling his hands well.
Soto can't escape the position.
Soto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Araujo's arms.
Araujo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Araujo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Soto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Soto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Soto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Soto tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo looking to break Soto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Soto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Araujo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathas Araujo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Araujo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathas Araujo!
Our winner, Jonathas Araujo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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