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CFC 628 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chance Greyvine (ranked 5386 p4p, 3026 weight class) and Waheed Saqqaf (ranked 497 p4p, 354 weight class). Greyvine's entrance music is Ace of Spades - Motorhead. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Saqqaf's choice of entrance music: The Endless River - Eternal Insomnia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173
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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 3 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chance Greyvine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waheed Saqqaf!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greyvine throws a hook to the side of Saqqaf's head but Saqqaf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greyvine looks to land a combination but Saqqaf avoids it well.
Saqqaf throws a body shot but no joy.
Greyvine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saqqaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saqqaf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Greyvine is out of range and Saqqaf settles back down.
Greyvine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Saqqaf.
Greyvine throws out a loose jab but Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saqqaf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saqqaf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greyvine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greyvine slips under a jab from Saqqaf.
Greyvine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Greyvine slips under a jab.
Saqqaf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greyvine.
Saqqaf scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greyvine lands a nice looking body shot.
Greyvine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saqqaf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 Greyvine is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saqqaf lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Greyvine falls backwards - clearly groggy! Saqqaf dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waheed Saqqaf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luca Li Citra (ranked 2540 p4p, 3840 weight class) and Dax Ryan (ranked 309 p4p, 425 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luca Li Citra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dax Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li Citra.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Li Citra avoids it with no problem.
Li Citra misses with a looping right.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Li Citra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Li Citra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li Citra connects with a body shot.
Li Citra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Li Citra.
Li Citra throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
Li Citra scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Li Citra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li Citra sizes up Ryan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Li Citra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Li Citra has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Li Citra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Li Citra misses with a straight right.
Li Citra swinging wildly here.
Ryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luca Li Citra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li Citra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra scores with a nice head shot.
Ryan slips a straight right by Li Citra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Li Citra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li Citra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luca Li Citra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li Citra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Li Citra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Li Citra scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Li Citra.
Li Citra lands a lovely overhand right.
Ryan walks into a straight right hand from Li Citra.
Li Citra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Li Citra.
Li Citra throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li Citra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Li Citra scores with a hook to the body. Ryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryan blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Li Citra throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
Li Citra throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Li Citra misses.
Li Citra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Li Citra looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Li Citra misses its intended target.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Li Citra throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Li Citra throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Li Citra. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Li Citra misses the target.
Li Citra scores with the left hand. Ryan knows he should have avoided that one.
Li Citra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Li Citra dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Li Citra misses its intended target.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li Citra.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li Citra misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Li Citra.
Li Citra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Li Citra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Li Citra.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Li Citra avoids it with no problem.
Li Citra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ryan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Li Citra has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li Citra misses with a straight right.
Li Citra misses with a body shot.
Li Citra lands a nice looking body shot.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Li Citra.
Luca Li Citra is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li Citra throws a big shot that misses.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Li Citra avoids it with no problem.
Li Citra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Li Citra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Luca Li Citra has been cut.
Li Citra scores with a shot to the body.
Li Citra works the jab nicely.
Li Citra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Li Citra.
Ryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as Ryan blocks the low kick.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Li Citra lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Li Citra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Li Citra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Li Citra.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Li Citra lands a head kick. Ryan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Li Citra throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
Li Citra looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Li Citra misses the jab.
Li Citra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Li Citra throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Li Citra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Li Citra avoids it with no problem.
Ryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li Citra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Nice body punch from Li Citra.
Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li Citra.
Li Citra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Li Citra lands with a shot to the body.
Li Citra tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Li Citra.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li Citra throws out the jab.
Ryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Li Citra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ryan scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Li Citra lunges at Ryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryan's hand.
Li Citra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
 Ryan is rocked!
Li Citra drops Ryan with a naaaaasty hook - Ryan is in real trouble here! Li Citra dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Li Citra!
A victorious Luca Li Citra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaetan Hart (ranked 2462 p4p, 24143 weight class) and Darragh Prendergast (ranked 261 p4p, 393 weight class). Darragh Prendergast has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaetan Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darragh Prendergast!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prendergast misses with a hook.
Prendergast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hart attempts a counter takedown but Prendergast avoids it well and moves away.
Prendergast lands with a straight right. Hart didn't see that one coming.
Prendergast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hart circles away quickly and effectively.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hart blocks a head kick by Prendergast.
Hart gets tackled into the cage by Prendergast. Prendergast maintains the clinch.
Prendergast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prendergast tries to work over Hart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hart wants to take the fight to the mat but Prendergast manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prendergast pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Prendergast pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prendergast connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart walks into a straight right hand from Prendergast.
Prendergast moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Darragh Prendergast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prendergast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prendergast moves in looking to clinch but Hart pushes him off.
Hart tries to counter with a takedown but Prendergast is quick to defend against it.
Prendergast throws a jab but it's blocked by Hart.
Hart attempts a counter takedown but Prendergast avoids it well and moves away.
Prendergast connects with a single shot there.
Prendergast is looking to clinch but Hart is avoiding it.
Hart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prendergast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prendergast misses with a few strikes there.
Prendergast throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hart's head.
Prendergast has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prendergast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prendergast paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Prendergast forces Hart back against the cage and clinches.
Prendergast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prendergast working aggressively here.
Hart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prendergast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hart's elbow.
Prendergast looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Prendergast breaks the clinch.
Prendergast misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prendergast tries to clinch but Hart moves out of range.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Prendergast tries a head kick but it misses.
Prendergast scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Prendergast takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Prendergast. Those never looked like landing.
Hart tries to counter with a takedown but Prendergast is quick to defend against it.
Prendergast fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes from Prendergast. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Prendergast. Those never looked like landing.
Prendergast misses with a few strikes there.
Hart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Prendergast.
Prendergast throws a sloppy head kick and Hart moves out of range easily.
Hart tries to counter with a takedown but Prendergast is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prendergast tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart dodges the punch combination from Prendergast.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast misses with a looping left.
Prendergast rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prendergast changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Prendergast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Prendergast throws a right hand that Hart ducks under and follows up with a left that Hart also avoids with ease.
Hart tries to counter with a takedown but Prendergast is quick to defend against it.
Prendergast tries a head kick but it misses.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast rushes Hart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darragh Prendergast dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Donk. Prendergast catches Hart right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Prendergast tries a head kick but it misses.
Hart tries to counter with a takedown but Prendergast is quick to defend against it.
Prendergast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Prendergast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast throws a lazy head kick
and Hart counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Prendergast has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hart stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Prendergast throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Hart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Prendergast sprawls and moves away.
Hart slips under a jab from Prendergast.
Darragh Prendergast seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prendergast misses with a hook. Hart ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prendergast tries a head kick but it misses.
Hart attempts a counter takedown but Prendergast avoids it well and moves away.
Prendergast misses with an uppercut.
Prendergast takes the fight into the clinch.
Hart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hart is working for takedown but Prendergast is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prendergast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prendergast gets underhooks to prevent Hart's takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Prendergast. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Prendergast manages to break the clinch.
Prendergast listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hart slips under a jab from Prendergast.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prendergast throws a jab when Hart was well out of range.
Prendergast looks to land a left hand but Hart moved out of range nicely.
Hart tries to counter with a takedown but Prendergast is quick to defend against it.
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hart attempts a counter takedown but Prendergast avoids it well and moves away.
Prendergast lands with a nice combination. Hart backs away looking to recover.
Prendergast throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Prendergast goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prendergast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Prendergast sprawls and moves away.
Prendergast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast moves in looking to clinch but Hart pushes him off.
Hart attempts a counter takedown but Prendergast avoids it well and moves away.
Prendergast works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Prendergast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prendergast swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Prendergast fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses
and Hart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Prendergast slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Prendergast looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hart has picked Prendergast up and slammed him! Prendergast can't keep hold of the triangle and Hart manages to pass to side control!
Prendergast tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Prendergast is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Prendergast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prendergast looks to land a left hand but Hart moved out of range nicely.
Hart takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gaetan Hart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Prendergast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Hart swats away the attempt to clinch by Prendergast.
A combination from Prendergast does no damage.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Prendergast lands a nice shot that snaps Hart's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darragh Prendergast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Prendergast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Prendergast tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prendergast missing with a left hand there. Hart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prendergast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Prendergast scores with a head kick.
Prendergast throws a head kick but Hart moves out of range.
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses.
Hart attempts a counter takedown but Prendergast avoids it well and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Prendergast. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Prendergast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prendergast throws a jab when Hart was well out of range.
Hart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prendergast.
Hart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Prendergast sprawls and moves away.
Hart defending well as Prendergast loads up on a big left hand.
Prendergast misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prendergast lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Prendergast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prendergast misses with the combination.
Darragh Prendergast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prendergast.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Prendergast misses with a straight right.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast throws a nice head kick!
Prendergast throws a head kick that Hart semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart avoids the head kick by Prendergast.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Well,Hart is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Prendergast tries to clinch but Hart moves out of range.
Prendergast misses with a body shot.
Hart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Prendergast sprawls and moves away.
Prendergast throws a hook but Hart blocks it.
Prendergast throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
Hart takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Prendergast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prendergast throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hart counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hart decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Prendergast, up you get!
Prendergast misses with a head kick.
Hart tries to counter with a takedown but Prendergast is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prendergast misses with a head kick.
Hart feinted with a counter takedown.
Prendergast moves in looking to clinch but Hart pushes him off.
Prendergast wants to clinch up but Hart keeps it at a distance.
Hart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prendergast tries a head kick but it misses.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prendergast.
Prendergast rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hart attempts a counter takedown but Prendergast avoids it well and moves away.
Prendergast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Prendergast sprawls and moves away.
Hart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Prendergast throws a sloppy head kick and Hart moves out of range easily.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart avoids the head kick by Prendergast.
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prendergast is looking to clinch but Hart is avoiding it.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Prendergast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prendergast loads up on a big right hand but Hart slips the punch.
Prendergast tries to clinch up.
Hart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prendergast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prendergast takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
Hart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Prendergast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darragh Prendergast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Prendergast 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 William Peck scores the fight for Darragh Prendergast!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Darragh Prendergast!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Darragh Prendergast!
Darragh Prendergast wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Darragh Prendergast, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Dalton (ranked 3299 p4p, 1241 weight class) and Tomas Rumiantsev (ranked 214 p4p, 89 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, James Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Rumiantsev!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rumiantsev keeps the fight on the outside.
Rumiantsev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dalton defends it well.
Rumiantsev cracks Dalton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dalton has Rumiantsev up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rumiantsev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rumiantsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
Dalton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rumiantsev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dalton looking for a takedown.
Dalton has a couple of punches blocked by Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dalton throws an elbow but it misses.
Dalton looking for a takedown.
Dalton is trying to drag Rumiantsev to the mat but Rumiantsev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dalton throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton wants a takedown but no success here.
Rumiantsev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rumiantsev controlling the pace.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumiantsev seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rumiantsev is working away from the top position though.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalton tries to roll over but Rumiantsev keeps him under control.
Dalton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev controlling from the top position.
Rumiantsev preventing the sweep.
Dalton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rumiantsev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rumiantsev advances to half guard.
Rumiantsev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dalton is trying to control but Rumiantsev passes into side control!
Dalton regains half guard.
Rumiantsev is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer.
Dalton has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rumiantsev escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rumiantsev!
Dalton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rumiantsev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Dalton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rumiantsev lands a nice short elbow.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Rumiantsev is controlling well.
Dalton gets full guard.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Rumiantsev from controlling successfully.
Rumiantsev lands a couple of elbows.
Dalton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rumiantsev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton is looking for a kimura but Rumiantsev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dalton to get the leverage.
Rumiantsev wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Dalton works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton working away.
Dalton tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomas Rumiantsev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice body punch from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a few strikes there.
Rumiantsev throws a shot from downtown. Dalton moves away and avoids it.
Dalton tries to clinch up but Rumiantsev circles away and keeps his distance.
Rumiantsev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dalton goes for a double leg but Rumiantsev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rumiantsev continues to drive forward.
And Rumiantsev tries to counter it with a takedown but Dalton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rumiantsev has picked Dalton up - he's going for a ride! Rumiantsev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton manages to get to full guard.
Rumiantsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rumiantsev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rumiantsev with a nice head shot there.
Dalton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rumiantsev defends it easily.
Rumiantsev wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton has momentary wrist control but Rumiantsev slips an elbow through the middle.
Rumiantsev content to stall in guard here.
Rumiantsev cracks Dalton with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rumiantsev preventing the sweep.
Rumiantsev wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Rumiantsev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dalton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rumiantsev defends it easily.
Rumiantsev wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Rumiantsev with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rumiantsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rumiantsev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rumiantsev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rumiantsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Rumiantsev from controlling successfully.
Dalton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rumiantsev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rumiantsev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rumiantsev's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dalton is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rumiantsev taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Dalton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Dalton!
During a confident post fight interview, James Dalton 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Reinhardt (ranked 24129 p4p, 1144 weight class) and Obi Ojo (ranked 364 p4p, 120 weight class). Kurt Reinhardt had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Reinhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Obi Ojo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reinhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ojo.
A countering left hand to the body from Ojo misses.
Reinhardt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt looks to land a combination. Ojo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ojo drops his hands momentarily and Reinhardt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reinhardt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ojo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinhardt in his tracks.
Reinhardt scores with a shot to the body.
Reinhardt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinhardt scores with a shot to the side of Ojo's head.
Reinhardt manages to break the clinch.
Ojo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reinhardt moves in looking to clinch but Ojo pushes him off.
Ojo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ojo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reinhardt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reinhardt blocks a jab.
Reinhardt throws a combination. Ojo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reinhardt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reinhardt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reinhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Reinhardt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reinhardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ojo.
Reinhardt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reinhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Ojo circles away.
Reinhardt throws a right hand that misses
and Ojo counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinhardt throws a series of punches but Ojo moves out of range.
Reinhardt tests Ojo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ojo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reinhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Ojo moves out of range easily.
Reinhardt closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Ojo misses its intended target.
Reinhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinhardt scores with a head kick. Ojo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Ojo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ojo.
Reinhardt instigates a clinch.
Ojo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reinhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reinhardt misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch.
Ojo looks to throw the jab but Reinhardt is out of range.
Reinhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Ojo circles away.
Reinhardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinhardt thuds a left hand into Ojo's body.
Reinhardt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reinhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Ojo lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by Ojo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ojo.
Ojo swats away the attempt to clinch by Reinhardt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt tries to clinch up
and Reinhardt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Ojo misses.
Reinhardt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ojo missing with a left hand there. Reinhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ojo misses with an uppercut
and Reinhardt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ojo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ojo misses with a straight left.
Ojo throws a big shot that misses.
Reinhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ojo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ojo gets tackled into the cage by Reinhardt. Reinhardt maintains the clinch.
Reinhardt misses with some punches.
Reinhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ojo cracks Reinhardt with a good jab.
Ojo throws a nice looking combination but Reinhardt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ojo looks to throw the jab but Reinhardt is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ojo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ojo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinhardt throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ojo misses the target.
Ojo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ojo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reinhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Ojo throws a head kick that Reinhardt semi-blocks.
Reinhardt slips under a jab.
Ojo lands with a cross.
Ojo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ojo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reinhardt throws a lazy head kick
and Ojo counters with a head kick that drops Reinhardt to the mat! Reinhardt scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Reinhardt is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Reinhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ojo throws a right hand that Reinhardt ducks under and follows up with a left that Reinhardt also avoids with ease.
Reinhardt walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Reinhardt limp body while Ojo jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Obi Ojo!
Obi Ojo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dodge Schotel (ranked 1646 p4p, 2551 weight class) and Esteban Mondragon (ranked 74 p4p, 121 weight class). Schotel's entrance music is Inner Circle - Games People Play. A fine choice. Dodge Schotel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dodge Schotel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondragon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schotel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mondragon lands a two punch combo.
Schotel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mondragon looks for a takedown but Schotel sprawls well.
A cross from Mondragon lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel clinches.
Mondragon is pushing Schotel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schotel breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondragon closes the distance and pushes Schotel back into the cage.
Schotel breaks the clinch.
Schotel tries to clinch up but Mondragon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dodge Schotel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Mondragon.
Mondragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mondragon lands the left hand.
Mondragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schotel.
Schotel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schotel tries to clinch but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schotel.
Mondragon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schotel pinned against the cage. Schotel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dodge Schotel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Mondragon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schotel throws a head kick but Mondragon moves out of range.
Mondragon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schotel misses with a body kick.
Mondragon misses with an uppercut.
Mondragon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dodge Schotel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dodge Schotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schotel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mondragon throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Schotel misses
and Mondragon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schotel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Schotel wanted to stand there but Mondragon had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Mondragon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mondragon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban Mondragon 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Kardi (ranked 1965 p4p, 1650 weight class) and Tomahawk Chai (ranked 266 p4p, 231 weight class). Rudi Kardi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tomahawk Chai's chin.
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213
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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 7 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Rudi Kardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomahawk Chai!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kardi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kardi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kardi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kardi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kardi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kardi's guard! Nice work there by Chai!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chai is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kardi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardi is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kardi is trying to improve his position.
Kardi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kardi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kardi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kardi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Kardi gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kardi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Kardi's legs - danger averted.
Kardi working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard.
Kardi has a hand on Chai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kardi is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Kardi throws a strike from the bottom but Chai uses the opportunity to take his back.
Chai biding his time, looking for the opening.
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Kardi manages to turn into his guard.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardi has gone for a leg lock! Chai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kardi's guard.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kardi looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kardi working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard.
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomahawk Chai will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chai throws a chopping leg kick but Kardi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chai feints and then cracks Kardi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kardi down.
Kardi avoids the body shot from Chai.
Kardi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chai sprawls and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kardi fails with the takedown.
Chai throws out a counter right but Kardi avoids it with no problem.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt - Chai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai cracks Kardi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai misses with a straight right.
Kardi avoids the head kick by Chai.
Kardi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kardi moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off.
Chai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kardi's head backwards.
Chai misses with a head kick.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai throws a right and a left that Kardi avoids nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kardi checks a leg kick.
Chai throws a hook but Kardi avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kardi moves away.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kardi attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Chai as Kardi shoots in.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kardi is out of range.
Kardi tries to counter with a takedown but Chai is quick to defend against it.
Kardi drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kardi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chai has escaped and now he's on top!
Kardi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai won't allow Kardi to sweep him here.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai won't allow Kardi to sweep him here.
Kardi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kardi is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kardi trying to strike off his back.
Kardi has an active guard here but Chai has managed to pass into half guard.
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kardi is looking to improve his position.
Kardi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chai pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kardi is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai takes Kardi's back.
Tomahawk Chai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kardi turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Kardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomahawk Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi'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. And we move into the final round!
Kardi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Chai lands.
Tomahawk Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai looks to land a combination but Kardi avoids it well.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Kardi tries for a takedown but Chai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kardi attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kardi.
Chai feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Kardi misses with a takedown
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kardi.
Kardi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kardi somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Kardi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Kardi saw that one coming.
Kardi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kardi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kardi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rudi Kardi's cut is getting worse.
Kardi shoots for a double leg takedown but Chai sprawls well. He's pushed Kardi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Kardi tries for a takedown but Chai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chai wants it to stay on the feet.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kardi blocks a low kick nicely.
Tomahawk Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kardi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomahawk Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Tomahawk Chai!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Tomahawk Chai!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Tomahawk Chai!
Tomahawk Chai wins by unanimous decision!
Tomahawk Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Manu (ranked 1803 p4p, 1529 weight class) and Tobias Berge (ranked 83 p4p, 191 weight class). Manu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome to the Opera - Anyma & Grimes. The key to victory for Nicky Manu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicky Manu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tobias Berge!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berge scores with a takedown into Manu's guard.
Berge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manu is keeping the position for now.
Berge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Manu keeping full guard, as Berge tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berge pushes down on Manu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berge wants to free his trapped foot but Manu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berge is working away from the top position though.
Berge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berge frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Berge has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berge trying to control but Manu is having none of it.
Berge controlling the position easily from mount.
Manu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Berge is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Manu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Manu!
Manu being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Berge dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Berge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berge looks to land a combination but Manu avoids it well.
Berge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Berge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Berge avoids the head kick by Manu.
Berge fails to land with a series of punches.
Tobias Berge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manu ducks under a wild hook from Berge.
Manu slips under a jab.
Manu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge throws a hook to the side of Manu's head but Manu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Berge throws a low kick, looking for Manu's leg but Manu calmly moves out of range.
Manu misses with a double jab.
Berge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Berge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manu staying out of range there.
Berge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berge works Manu's body with a nice hook.
Berge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berge misses with a few strikes there.
Berge misses with a looping right.
Nicky Manu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berge throws an off balance right hand
and Manu counters with a straight right hand.
Manu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tobias Berge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Berge gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berge works his foot free and advances to mount.
Manu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manu tries to get out of the position.
Berge is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Manu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Manu!
Berge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manu's guard.
Berge stays in close to Manu's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Berge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berge throwing strikes but missing.
Manu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berge stays in close to Manu's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berge wants to pass the guard but Manu is keeping the position.
Berge content to stall in guard here.
Berge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berge passes Manu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berge wants to take a breather but Manu is having none of it.
Manu tries to get to full guard but Berge has control of the leg.
Berge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manu is just riding it out for now. Berge eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Berge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Berge shoots in for a double leg but Manu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Berge looks to move away, Manu throws a big counter combo but Berge just gets out of the way.
Berge misses with a lunging right hand
and Manu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berge tries to move into range but Manu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berge looks to land a left hand but Manu moved out of range nicely.
Berge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Berge controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berge is working away from the top position though.
Berge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berge is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manu trying to control here.
Berge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Berge trying to advance position but Manu counters by regaining guard.
Berge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nicky Manu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Manu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berge passes Manu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
More stalling from Berge.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manu moves out of range as Berge strikes.
Berge slips under a jab.
Berge darts in and clinches Manu up against the cage.
Berge misses with a punch on the inside.
Manu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manu lands a nice looking body shot.
Berge misses with a body shot.
Manu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manu tries a head kick but it misses.
Berge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manu moves away.
Manu misses the shot to the body.
Manu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manu slips a jab from Berge.
As Berge looks to move away, Manu throws a big counter combo but Berge just gets out of the way.
Berge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berge avoids the head kick by Manu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berge moves to clinch but Manu breaks away
and Manu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manu slips a jab from Berge.
Berge moves into the clinch.
Manu has had enough of the clinch but Berge keeps him there for the moment.
Berge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manu's efforts to push away.
Berge has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manu uses from the top position.
Berge looking for a sweep. Not yet Berge, not yet.
Berge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nicky Manu.
I think Berge 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Tobias Berge!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Tobias Berge!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Tobias Berge!
Tobias Berge wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Tobias Berge was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Gotch (ranked 1093 p4p, 1645 weight class) and Josh Aldarisio (ranked 45 p4p, 73 weight class). Josh Aldarisio acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Gotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Aldarisio!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldarisio missing with a left hand there. Gotch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lou Gotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Gotch does no damage.
Josh Aldarisio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gotch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gotch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aldarisio has his foot on Gotch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotch works his way back into a safe position though.
Gotch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aldarisio keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Aldarisio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Aldarisio keeps moving.
Gotch passes Aldarisio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aldarisio is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold.
Gotch is controlling the pace.
Aldarisio throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gotch prevents Aldarisio from improving his position.
Gotch wants to control but Aldarisio is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aldarisio trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldarisio is staying active underneath Gotch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aldarisio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch is thwarting Aldarisio's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gotch cracks Aldarisio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gotch fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotch. Aldarisio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aldarisio quickly recovers to half guard.
Aldarisio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aldarisio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Gotch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gotch 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Lou Gotch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Phillips (ranked 910 p4p, 20771 weight class) and Ceph Alopodis (ranked 39 p4p, 346 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alopodis shoots in but no luck this time.
Phillips gets caught flat footed, as Alopodis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jack Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis passes Phillips's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Phillips is looking to improve his position.
Phillips is looking to control Alopodis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phillips avoid being mounted?
Alopodis passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis avoids the attempt from Phillips to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alopodis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ceph Alopodis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Alopodis works his way to his opponent's back.
What can Phillips do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Phillips tries to break free.
Alopodis has good solid back control here.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Phillips from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Alopodis is hanging on to Phillips's back as he tries to escape.
Alopodis controlling the position well here. Phillips rolled but Alopodis kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Alopodis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceph Alopodis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alopodis 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis wins by unanimous decision!
Ceph Alopodis very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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A |
G |
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B |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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