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HRL37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kendrick Sosa (ranked 4501 p4p, 24209 weight class) and Mawunyo Kato (ranked 450 p4p, 538 weight class). Sosa has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265
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265
3 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kendrick Sosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mawunyo Kato!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kato moves into the clinch successfully.
Kato effectively controlling the action here.
Kato blocks an elbow strike from Sosa.
Stalling in the clinch from Kato.
Sosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sosa manages to break the clinch.
Kato has Sosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kato lands a body punch.
Sosa is breathing heavily.
Kato's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kato slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kato to keep the fight standing.
Kato stalling against the cage.
Kato's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato clinches up with Sosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Kato stalling against the cage.
Sosa being controlled against the cage.
Kato continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kato is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kato - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kato has Sosa pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato rushes Sosa and presses him up against the cage.
Kato's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kato stalling against the cage.
Kato stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kato takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sosa jumps guard but Kato stands there with Sosa around his waist. Sosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Sosa clinches up against the cage.
Kato looking to stall.
Kato slows down the pace here.
Sosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kato just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kato lands a nice uppercut.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kato.
Sosa breaks the clinch.
Kato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kato is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sosa up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kato takes the fight into the clinch.
Sosa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A bit of stalling here from Kato.
Kato stalling against the cage.
Kato lands a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa prevents a body shot from Kato.
Kato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
Sosa fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mawunyo Kato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kendrick Sosa's cut.
That's time! Sosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kato has Sosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kato slowing the pace effectively.
Kato stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sosa.
Kato wants to counter the offense by Sosa and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Come on Kato - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Kato is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sosa being controlled against the cage.
Kato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kato leaning against his opponent.
Mawunyo Kato seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sosa being controlled against the cage.
Kato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kato avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Sosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kato is fending him off so far but Sosa persists. Nope, Kato circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sosa shoots in for a double leg but Kato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa gets tackled into the cage by Kato. Kato maintains the clinch.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kato stalls.
The crowd are getting on Kato's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kato leaning against his opponent.
Kato stalling against the cage.
Kato receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato has Sosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sosa up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kato takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kato is stalling here.
Sosa looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kato - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kato is fending him off so far but Sosa persists. Nope, Kato circles away and we're back to standing.
Kato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kato has Sosa pressed against the cage.
Kato manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato has managed to clinch.
Kato stalling the fight.
Kato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sosa is keeping busy.
Kato manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kato lands a nice shot to the body.
Kato's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kato wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
No luck for Sosa with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mawunyo Kato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kendrick Sosa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Kato is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kato stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kato slowing the pace effectively.
Kato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kato defends well and Sosa ends up having to push Kato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kato tries to stall but Sosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kato darts in and clinches Sosa up against the cage.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sosa up against the cage.
Sosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kato prevents it.
Kato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kato controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Kato - that landed with a thud.
Kato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato stalling against the cage.
Kato lands an uppercut.
Kato content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kato is struggling to control the position.
Kato taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Kato.
Kato stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Sosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sosa somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kato rushes Sosa and presses him up against the cage.
Kato stalling against the cage.
Kato slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Sosa.
Kato stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.
Kato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kato has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kato moves into the clinch.
Kato's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kato tries to stall but Sosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kato is trying to maintain a safe position but Sosa gets an underhook and turns Kato into the cage.
Kato seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Sosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kendrick Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kato moves out of range as Sosa throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mawunyo Kato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kato winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mawunyo Kato!
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Jones (ranked 1718 p4p, 4966 weight class) and Kadyn Mercer (ranked 148 p4p, 306 weight class). Caleb Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145
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145
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kadyn Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mercer wants to clinch.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mercer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mercer is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Mercer has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Mercer tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Mercer drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Mercer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer jumps guard but Jones stands there with Mercer around his waist. Mercer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones working for a triangle but Mercer defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mercer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mercer controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mercer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Mercer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mercer looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones continues to stall.
Mercer working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones passes Mercer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Mercer trying to control here.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Mercer is working away.
Mercer looking for subs from the bottom but Jones mounts him!
Mercer is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mercer to take his back!
Mercer trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mercer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones gets control of Mercer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones has his foot on Mercer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mercer works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mercer manages to get himself to full guard.
Mercer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Mercer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mercer wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Mercer is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Mercer is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mercer is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jones has taken his back.
Jones keeps control of the position as Mercer tries to break free.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Mercer manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is controlling Mercer's posture.
Jones wants to control the position but Mercer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Mercer sits in half guard.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercer wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
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.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Mercer wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Mercer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Mercer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mercer tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Kadyn Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Mercer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Caleb Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mercer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to control the position but Mercer postures up.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mercer defends well.
Jones controlling Mercer's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mercer.
Mercer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Mercer tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Mercer in his tracks for a moment.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones controlling Mercer's posture.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mercer pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to roll over but Mercer keeps him under control.
Mercer wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Caleb Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Mercer content to stall in guard here.
Jones has control of Mercer's left arm, preventing Mercer from doing any damage.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donk. Jones catches Mercer right on the button with a cross.
Mercer wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Kadyn Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercer misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mercer thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between RollBack TheNineteenth (ranked 1338 p4p, 1357 weight class) and Beto Ribeiro (ranked 181 p4p, 188 weight class). RollBack TheNineteenth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Beto Ribeiro's chin.
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170
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28
180
14 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, RollBack TheNineteenth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beto Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro misses with a left hand
and TheNineteenth counters with a straight right hand.
TheNineteenth connects with a jab.
TheNineteenth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
TheNineteenth looks to land a left hand but Ribeiro moved out of range nicely.
TheNineteenth tries to move into range but Ribeiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ribeiro tests TheNineteenth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
TheNineteenth misses with a few strikes there.
Ribeiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TheNineteenth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TheNineteenth misses with a body shot.
TheNineteenth with a jab.
Ribeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribeiro with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNineteenth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
TheNineteenth misses with a looping right.
TheNineteenth lands with an overhand left.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
TheNineteenth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro misses with a looping left.
It looked like TheNineteenth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ribeiro dodges the punch combination from TheNineteenth.
Ribeiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ribeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribeiro walks into a left hand.
TheNineteenth throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
TheNineteenth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
TheNineteenth misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
RollBack TheNineteenth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TheNineteenth walks into a straight right hand from Ribeiro.
 TheNineteenth is rocked!
TheNineteenth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheNineteenth lands a really nice looking cross but Ribeiro seems unphased.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Ribeiro! TheNineteenth is backing up but he can't get away as Ribeiro lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops TheNineteenth and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Beto Ribeiro!
Beto Ribeiro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haruki Muramaki (ranked 525 p4p, 1011 weight class) and Chris McCocker (ranked 73 p4p, 134 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haruki Muramaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris McCocker!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCocker avoids the body shot from Muramaki.
Muramaki dodges the punch combination from McCocker.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Muramaki misses with the combination.
Muramaki fails to land with a series of punches.
McCocker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCocker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Muramaki backs up against the cage.
McCocker with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Muramaki to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCocker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from McCocker misses.
McCocker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCocker dives in and grabs Muramaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muramaki pushes down on McCocker's head and hops out.
Muramaki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCocker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Muramaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muramaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Muramaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muramaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
McCocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Muramaki misses with an uppercut. McCocker saw that one coming.
McCocker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCocker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Muramaki on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muramaki throws a nice looking combination but McCocker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCocker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCocker lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muramaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCocker.
McCocker with the counter takedown but Muramaki avoids it easily.
A combination from Muramaki does no damage.
McCocker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muramaki but Muramaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haruki Muramaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris McCocker.
Muramaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muramaki moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muramaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCocker closes the distance and clinches up with Muramaki, looking for a takedown. McCocker pushes Muramaki against the cage but Muramaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCocker throws a right and a left that Muramaki avoids nicely.
Muramaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muramaki throws out a powerful jab.
McCocker goes for a double leg but Muramaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muramaki continues to drive forward.
Muramaki throws a combination that misses
and McCocker counters with a single leg into guard. Muramaki didn't expect that.
McCocker is standing up over Muramaki. Muramaki looks to escape but McCocker dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muramaki struggling a bit here.
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 Haruki Muramaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCocker throws a jab when Muramaki was well out of range.
Muramaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCocker moves out of range as Muramaki strikes.
McCocker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muramaki defends it well.
McCocker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Muramaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCocker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haruki Muramaki is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCocker.
Muramaki is looking for a counter combo.
Muramaki lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and McCocker falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Haruki Muramaki!
Haruki Muramaki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Northern Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Dayton (ranked 678 p4p, 1901 weight class) and Brandon Rose (ranked 53 p4p, 156 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Dayton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Rose!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dayton circles away quickly and effectively.
Dayton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Rose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rose misses with a double jab
and Dayton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dayton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dayton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dayton stands up over Rose, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rose looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dayton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rose actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dayton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dayton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dayton postures up and lands a big shot to Rose's brow.
Dayton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dayton cracks Rose with a solid left hand.
Dayton works over Rose with some ground and pound from guard.
Rose has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dayton has passed into side control.
Rose tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Dayton swings around for an armbar but Rose sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dayton 's guard.
Rose is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dayton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rose is looking to defend but Dayton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rose! Dayton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rose taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Small Dayton !
During a confident post fight interview, Small Dayton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noel Diaz (ranked 468 p4p, 1154 weight class) and Nicholas McDonald (ranked 68 p4p, 159 weight class). Diaz's entrance music is The Stockton Slap Song. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicholas McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz slips under a jab.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
McDonald scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McDonald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Diaz thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
McDonald throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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 Noel Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz cracks McDonald with a nice body shot.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDonald smiles and moves away.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
McDonald throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Diaz.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noel Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald scores with a nice body kick.
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald.
Diaz lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
Good body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDonald to keep the fight standing.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Diaz.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Diaz tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Diaz digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Diaz gets control of McDonald's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is sitting in close to Diaz's body. Diaz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McDonald is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McDonald is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Dias (ranked 281 p4p, 2684 weight class) and Marlon Raynard (ranked 44 p4p, 335 weight class). Dias comes to the cage accompanied by Stranglehold- Ted Nugent. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlon Raynard!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias instigates a clinch.
Raynard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dias tries to work over Raynard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raynard blocks an uppercut.
Dias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dias fails to land.
Dias stalls.
Dias working aggressively here.
Raynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dias stalls.
Raynard is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard tries a body shot but Dias blocks it.
Dias lands an uppercut.
Raynard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dias throws a jab when Raynard was well out of range.
Raynard throws a body punch but Dias moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raynard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raynard.
Raynard has closed the distance and engaged Dias in a clinch.
Raynard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Raynard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raynard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vinny Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.
Raynard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Raynard manages to end up in side control.
Dias tries to buck Raynard off but Raynard is having none of it.
Raynard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dias rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Raynard's guard! Nice work there by Dias!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Raynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raynard tries to strike from the bottom.
Raynard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Raynard wants to take a breather but Dias is having none of it.
Dias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raynard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raynard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dias wants to get back to full guard.
Raynard is looking to advance position but Dias won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raynard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raynard's back!
Raynard just trying to survive but Dias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Raynard is in bad spot here.
Dias tries to keep control of the position but Raynard is staying busy.
Dias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Raynard is trying to get back to his feet but Dias has full control of the position and if anything, Raynard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dias is persistently looking for the submission but Raynard is defending it well.
Raynard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raynard wants to control but Dias is having none of it.
Dias trying to control but Raynard is having none of it.
Dias prevents Raynard from getting the reversal.
Dias thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Raynard tries to hold on but Dias postures up.
Raynard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dias keeping moving, preventing Raynard from controlling successfully.
Dias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raynard trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.
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 Vinny Dias will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dias throws a series of punches but Raynard moves out of range.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dias bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Raynard is trying to control Dias's posture but Dias avoids it.
Raynard is looking to regain half guard here but Dias keeps moving and retains side control.
Raynard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dias is not content to let Raynard control the position.
Dias won't allow Raynard to pass to mount.
Raynard wants to stand but Dias has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Raynard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marlon Raynard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dias gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raynard defends it easily.
Dias wants to sweep but no luck.
Raynard postures up in Dias's guard and throws a big left but Dias blocks it.
Raynard throwing strikes from guard but Dias blocks nicely.
Raynard passes Dias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dias wants to improve his position but Raynard is controlling well.
Raynard is trying to control. Dias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dias is looking to improve his position.
Raynard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Raynard wants to get back to his feet.
Raynard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dias defending well though.
Dias wants to get back to full guard.
Raynard lands strikes from half guard.
Raynard tries to stand and escape but Dias is controlling the position.
Raynard wants to pass the guard but Dias is defending well.
Dias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raynard won't allow Dias to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raynard is looking to work some ground and pound but Dias has wrist control.
Dias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raynard throws a big elbow that misses.
Dias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raynard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raynard has managed to get both his arms back between Dias's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raynard postures up in Dias's guard and throws a big left but Dias blocks it.
Raynard controlling from the top position.
Raynard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dias's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raynard wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Dias's closed guard. He's half up but Dias has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Dias pivots and extends the arm, Raynard falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Dias! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Forrester Jr (ranked 977 p4p, 1171 weight class) and Fabio Gurgel (ranked 149 p4p, 174 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Forrester Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Gurgel!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurgel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gurgel tries for a takedown but Forrester Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fabio Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurgel defending well as Forrester Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Gurgel with the counter takedown but Forrester Jr avoids it easily.
Gurgel looking to score a takedown here. Forrester Jr is defending well but Gurgel drives through and ends up in Forrester Jr's guard.
Gurgel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gurgel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forrester Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gurgel trying to control the position from guard on top but Forrester Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forrester Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrester Jr keeping full guard, as Gurgel tries to pass.
Gurgel drops back looking for a leg! Forrester Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Forrester Jr manages to kick Gurgel off! Gurgel jumps back into Forrester Jr's guard.
Forrester Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurgel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forrester Jr is keeping the position for now.
Forrester Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Forrester Jr keeping moving, preventing Gurgel from controlling successfully.
Forrester Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gurgel wants to pass the guard but Forrester Jr is keeping the position.
Forrester Jr is looking to stand up but Gurgel isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gurgel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Forrester Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gurgel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Forrester Jr to the mat! Forrester Jr manages to get full guard.
Gurgel passes Forrester Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel wants to pass the guard but Forrester Jr is defending well.
Gurgel is thwarting Forrester Jr's attempts to control the position.
Gurgel is looking to take a break and control but Forrester Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forrester Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Forrester Jr tries to get out of the position.
Gurgel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Forrester Jr tries to roll over but Gurgel keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forrester Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Gurgel is trying for a kimura here. Forrester Jr looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gurgel wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Gurgel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mounir Ayari (ranked 380 p4p, 869 weight class) and Joe Diddy (ranked 54 p4p, 122 weight class). Ayari comes to the cage accompanied by Samira Said - Yallah Rouh. Diddy has chosen lvl99ROIDMAGE 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mounir Ayari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Diddy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayari throws a series of strikes that have Diddy backpedaling.
No luck for Diddy with that takedown attempt.
Ayari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ayari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diddy is working Ayari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ayari wants to hit a sweep here but Diddy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ayari there!
Diddy wants to take Ayari's back here but Ayari is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Diddy tries to control but Ayari wriggling away.
Diddy mounts Ayari! Really nice guard pass there!
Ayari tries to hold on but Diddy pushes him away.
Diddy breaks from Ayari's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ayari's face.
Ayari is desperately trying to improve his position but Diddy has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Diddy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Diddy with good strikes from the mount here!
Diddy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ayari is trying desperately to improve position.
Diddy wants to control the pace but Ayari is squirming around nicely.
Ayari working to try and regain half guard.
Diddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayari is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ayari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ayari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diddy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diddy wants to take Ayari's back but he can't do it this time.
You get the feeling that Ayari really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Diddy working Ayari over with strikes here.
Diddy landing punches.
Diddy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ayari is looking to improve his position but Diddy isn't that keen on the idea.
Diddy looking for a guillotine from mount but Ayari is having none of it.
Diddy punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayari swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Diddy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ayari is looking to escape.
Ayari is looking to improve his position but Diddy isn't that keen on the idea.
Diddy looking to control but Ayari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diddy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Diddy prevents Ayari from getting the reversal.
Ayari bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diddy keeping full guard, as Ayari tries to pass.
Ayari postures up in Diddy's guard and throws a big left but Diddy blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddy 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.
Ayari slips nicely into half guard.
Ayari is trying to work for a kimura but Diddy is defending well.
Diddy is looking to improve his position.
Diddy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ayari manages to get himself to full guard.
Ayari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diddy passes into half guard.
Diddy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diddy wants to free his trapped foot but Ayari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Diddy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ayari lands a two punch combo.
Ayari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ayari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diddy.
Diddy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Diddy looking to control but Ayari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diddy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Diddy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ayari is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ayari tries to reverse the position but Diddy maintains control.
Ayari in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diddy prevents Ayari from getting the reversal.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Diddy landing shots from mount.
Ayari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ayari is squirming around, avoiding Diddy's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diddy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Diddy has hold of Ayari's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ayari manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ayari can't escape the position.
Diddy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diddy is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ayari really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayari is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Diddy has taken his back.
Diddy is trying to stick to Ayari's back but Ayari is turning into Diddy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diddy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ayari.
Diddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diddy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ayari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diddy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diddy's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diddy breaks Ayari's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Diddy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ayari's guard.
Diddy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Diddy moves to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayari tries to break free.
What can Ayari do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Diddy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ayari defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ayari is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diddy loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ayari hold on?
Ayari can't escape the position.
Diddy is working for a rear naked choke. Ayari is not defending it well and Diddy has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ayari refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ayari's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Diddy!
An out of breath Joe Diddy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mounir Ayari spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colby Taylor (ranked 79 p4p, 465 weight class) and Micah Murray (ranked 4 p4p, 39 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 21 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Colby Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Murray!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taylor cracks Murray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray.
Taylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body.
Taylor connects with a right hand. Murray shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Taylor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Murray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Taylor tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Taylor does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Taylor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Taylor there.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Murray's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murray scrambles back to his feet.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Taylor catches Murray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Murray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taylor pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Murray tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Murray pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murray is aware though and is defending well.
Murray trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taylor's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Murray is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murray. Murray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to clinch
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Taylor tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Colby Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Taylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taylor.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Murray holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Murray tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Murray.
Murray is struggling to control the position.
Murray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray is struggling to control the position.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor being controlled against the cage.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murray walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murray moves away from the strike by Taylor.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
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 Colby Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big left from Murray misses.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Colby Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor tries to clinch but Murray moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray scores with a nice strike.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murray throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taylors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taylor slips a jab from Murray.
Murray 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
A big left from Murray misses.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Taylor is looking to counter the offense by Murray and move into the clinch.
Taylor throws a sloppy body shot
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Taylor misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taylor connects with a looping right hand.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Murray moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Murray slips under a jab from Taylor.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
It looked like Taylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murray.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Murray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Taylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murray to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray! But no joy.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murray in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Taylor misses with a hook.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Taylor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Murray misses the jab.
Murray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor is looking to counter punch.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.
Taylor 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.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Taylor moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Taylor tries to clinch
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Taylor there.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor pushes Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Micah Murray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Murray lands with an uppercut that bounces Taylor off the cage and back into range.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murray looking to slow down the pace here.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Murray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murray to keep the fight standing.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor cracks Murray with a nice body shot.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Murray.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murray is working Taylor over against the cage.
Murray prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Murray.
Murray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colby Taylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murray trying to stall but Taylor improves his position.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murray misses with the head strike.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
Murray throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Taylor tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Taylor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Taylor cracks Murray with an open hand slap.
Murray throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Murray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor is leaning against Murray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Taylor jumps guard but Murray stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murray is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murray has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Murray!
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