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SYN 1211 Ekouba vs Zahedi 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Beckwith (ranked 1631 p4p, 3150 weight class) and Tyres Widforss (ranked 160 p4p, 279 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Beckwith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckwith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beckwith trying to control but Widforss is working from the bottom.
Widforss throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beckwith escapes and throws Widforss's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Beckwith trying to control the action but Widforss is working from the bottom.
Beckwith advances nicely into full mount.
Beckwith fails to take his opponent's back.
Widforss is looking to improve his position but Beckwith isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith controlling the pace for now.
Beckwith wants to control the pace but Widforss is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss is in all sorts of trouble here.
Widforss is still trying to improve position.
Beckwith wants to take his opponent's back but Widforss doesn't allow it.
Widforss felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Beckwith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Widforss is looking to escape.
Widforss stops Beckwith from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Widforss is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith trying to control but Widforss is having none of it.
Widforss gets back to half guard.
Widforss tries to get to full guard but Beckwith has control of the leg.
Beckwith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beckwith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Widforss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beckwith.
Widforss gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss trying to keep a closed guard but Beckwith is proving a slippery customer.
Widforss wants to sweep here but Beckwith controlling him for the moment.
Widforss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beckwith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Widforss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Widforss wants to sweep but no luck.
Widforss wants to hit a sweep here but Beckwith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Widforss there!
Widforss has given up his back here. Will Beckwith look for the submission or keep pounding away?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Beckwith controlling from the back.
Beckwith keeps control of the position as Widforss tries to break free.
Beckwith is persistently looking for the submission but Widforss is defending it well.
Widforss rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widforss wants to control but Beckwith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Widforss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beckwith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beckwith's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Beckwith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beckwith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Widforss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Widforss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Widforss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Widforss looking for a sweep. Not yet Widforss, not yet.
Beckwith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beckwith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beckwith wants to control from the top but Widforss keeps moving.
Beckwith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Widforss is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss is trying to keep Beckwith in close.
Widforss looking for a sweep. Not yet Widforss, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss is trying to hold Beckwith in close to prevent damage but Beckwith has managed to pass into half guard.
Beckwith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beckwith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Widforss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beckwith is pressing down on Widforss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Widforss is holding on for now.
Widforss is trying to control but can't.
Beckwith wants to control but Widforss is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beckwith in particular looking to stall.
Widforss wants to improve his position but Beckwith is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Widforss is refusing to be controlled, as Beckwith sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beckwith scores with a takedown into Widforss's guard.
Widforss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Widforss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beckwith trying to control but Widforss is working from the bottom.
Beckwith passes Widforss's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Widforss tries to roll over but Beckwith keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss is staying active underneath Beckwith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beckwith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Widforss regains half guard.
Widforss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Widforss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beckwith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beckwith tries to free his leg and advance position but Widforss is retaining full guard.
Beckwith slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widforss wants to get back to full guard but Beckwith has passed into side control.
Beckwith tries for a kimura but Widforss is defending well.
Beckwith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Widforss keeps working.
Beckwith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Widforss has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Beckwith but great work by Widforss.
Beckwith can't do much from the bottom here.
Widforss working the ground and pound but Beckwith is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widforss has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Beckwith!
Widforss lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Beckwith dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Beckwith looking to score a takedown here. Widforss is defending well but Beckwith drives through and ends up in Widforss's guard.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckwith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Widforss is on top in guard.
Beckwith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Widforss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beckwith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Widforss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beckwith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Widforss working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss cracks Beckwith with a solid left hand.
Beckwith trying to control the position.
Widforss trying to control but Beckwith is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckwith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beckwith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beckwith trying to keep a closed guard but Widforss is proving a slippery customer.
Widforss wants to pass the guard but Beckwith is keeping the position.
Widforss stopping the sweep attempt from Beckwith.
Widforss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Widforss tries to free his leg and advance position but Beckwith is retaining full guard.
Beckwith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Widforss defends it easily.
Beckwith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Beckwith pulls Widforss in to control the position.
Widforss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beckwith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Widforss has Beckwith in his guard.
Beckwith being controlled here momentarily.
Widforss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Widforss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckwith trying to control the position from guard on top but Widforss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckwith content to stall in guard here.
Widforss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beckwith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rudy Beckwith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Widforss working for a triangle but Beckwith defends it easily.
Beckwith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Widforss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beckwith defends it easily.
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.
Beckwith stopping the sweep attempt from Widforss.
Beckwith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Widforss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beckwith defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widforss looking for a guillotine here but Beckwith defends easily.
Beckwith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyres Widforss.
Well Beckwith 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Beckwith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Bonaparte (ranked 2044 p4p, 1731 weight class) and Djordje Stankovic (ranked 225 p4p, 204 weight class). Stankovic has chosen Post Malone ft. 21 Savage - rockstar as his entrance music. Jacques Bonaparte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacques Bonaparte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djordje Stankovic!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Stankovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bonaparte looks for a takedown but Stankovic sprawls well.
Stankovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonaparte is defended easily by Stankovic.
A little jabbing left from Stankovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Bonaparte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonaparte shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stankovic pinned against the cage. Stankovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonaparte is just out of range.
Stankovic looks to land a right hand but Bonaparte moved out of range.
Bonaparte fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab from Stankovic.
Stankovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Stankovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bonaparte misses with a takedown attempt
letting Stankovic counter with a right hand.
Djordje Stankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonaparte fails with the takedown
letting Stankovic counter with a right hand.
Stankovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonaparte was well out of range. Poor timing from Stankovic.
Bonaparte has his takedown stuffed
and Stankovic counters with a big right hand! Oh Bonaparte is in trouble here! Stankovic follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic!
Djordje Stankovic 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Engine (ranked 1635 p4p, 2225 weight class) and Pete Tyler (ranked 175 p4p, 232 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Engine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engine moves in looking to clinch but Tyler pushes him off.
Tyler throws a shot from downtown. Engine moves away and avoids it.
Engine tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyler looks to land a body kick but Engine moved away.
Engine tries to clinch there but Tyler circles away.
Tyler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tyler lands a nice looking body kick.
Engine closes the distance but Tyler moves to the side
and Tyler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Engine blocks the leg kick.
Engine avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Engine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Engine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Engine fails to pull guard.
Tyler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyler tries a body shot but Engine blocks it.
Engine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Engine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engine tries to pull guard but Tyler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Engine decides to pull guard.
Engine looking for a guillotine here but Tyler defends easily.
Engine keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
Tyler pushes down on Engine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Engine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyler pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Engine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Engine actively working from the bottom here.
Engine wants to get back to full guard.
Tyler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Engine keeps working.
Tyler thows a huge punch but Engine dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyler pulls his head out easily.
Engine looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Engine is staying active underneath Tyler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Engine looking for submissions off his back.
Engine has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Tyler. Oh but Engine has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Tyler goes limp - he's gone! Engine jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Engine!
Thomas Engine 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 Jair Brown (ranked 542 p4p, 1065 weight class) and Abel Hug (ranked 70 p4p, 126 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jair Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hug is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hug defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Hug's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hug scrambles back to his feet.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hug has time to react.
Brown with a hook.
Hug bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
A clash of legs there as Hug blocks the low kick.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hug to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hug throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Hug's head back.
Hug tries a low kick but Brown avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Brown misses.
Hug rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Brown lands a jab.
Hug looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Hug has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Brown throws a jab when Hug was well out of range.
Hug misses the jab.
A jab from Brown misses.
Hug clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
A short right from Hug.
A hook to the body from Hug.
Hug swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown pushes Hug back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hug struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Hug misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hug lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hug.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Hug throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Hug tries to clinch but Brown moves away
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Hug was not able to check.
Hug moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Abel Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hug keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hug misses with some punches.
Hug tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Brown.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Hug.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Hug off balance momentarily.
Hug staying out of range there.
Jab from Hug.
Hug throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Hug fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hug cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hug comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hug's head backwards.
A shot to the body from Brown misses
and Hug counters with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hug takes one to the side of the head.
Hug slips a straight right by Brown.
Hug fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hug.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Hug won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Brown wants to break free but Hug has control.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hug tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hug fails to land.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Hug keeps him there for the moment.
Hug scores with a hook to the body.
Hug works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Hug goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hug prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug wants to clinch
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hug misses with a looping left.
Hug takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug misses the jab.
Hug displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Hug tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hug has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
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!
Hug keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Hug looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Brown lands with a hook. Hug tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hug uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hug counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Hug wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Hug stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hug wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abel Hug 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.
Brown takes a swing at Hug's ribcage but misses.
Hug takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Hug misses.
Hug throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hug on the side of the head.
Hug's corner calls for a 1-2. Hug obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Hug down.
Hug works the jab nicely.
Jair Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Hug moves away and avoids it.
Hug looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hug misses the shot to the body.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hug was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Hug moved out of range.
Hug's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hug scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown throws a hook but Hug blocks it.
Hug looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown avoids the body shot from Hug.
Hug misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hug tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown with the inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Hug takes one to the chin there.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hug's sensitive parts.
Hug forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown takes a swing at Hug's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Hug slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hug tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown throws a jab when Hug was well out of range.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Hug slips the punch.
Hug closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Hug gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hug throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Hug misses with a body punch.
Hug makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Hug is controlling the position.
Hug misses with a punch to the body.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hug tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hug.
Hug throws a big shot that misses.
Hug takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown throws a body punch but Hug moves out of range.
Hug drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hug throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Hug.
Brown throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hug is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug blocks a jab.
Hug staying out of range there.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Hug's head back.
Hug misses the shot to the body.
Brown feints and then cracks Hug's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hug down.
Hug fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hug throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hug uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Hug's head but Hug sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hug looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hug.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hug's hands.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Hug.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Hug throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hug lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good leg kick by Hug.
Jab from Brown.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Hug throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Hug tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Hug misses with a hook.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hug.
Hug throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hug. That snapped Brown's head back.
Hug has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hug fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Hug softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Hug has the dominant position.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hug. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jair Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Hug's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hug throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hug fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Hug takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hug has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hug misses with a body shot.
Hug moves away from the strike by Brown.
Hug tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hug scores with a nice strike.
Hug cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Hug slips a jab from Brown.
Brown lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hug throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Nice shot lands for Hug.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug blocks a leg kick.
Hug looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Hug.
Brown walks into a jab.
Hug loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Hug misses with an uppercut.
Hug displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Hug misses.
Hug connects with a nice looking jab.
Hug gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown scores with a hook.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Hug throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hug displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Hug scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hug bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Hug moves away and avoids it.
Hug fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Hug scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hug tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Hug misses.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Hug manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Hug swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hug throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hug throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Hug misses with a left hand
and Hug takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown defending well as Hug loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Hug.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Hug throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hug moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Hug avoids the body shot from Brown.
Hug moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Hug 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hug takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hug throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown punishes Hug's body with a nice straight punch.
Hug tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hug checks it well.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Hug.
Hug pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hug lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hug tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Hug back against the cage.
Brown tries to break free but Hug pushes him back against the cage.
Hug lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Hug misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown tries to break free but Hug pushes him back against the cage.
Hug misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hug has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hug tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Hug back against the cage.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Hug has the dominant position.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Hug.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hug missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hug steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hug! But no joy.
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 Jair Brown.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jair Brown!
An out of breath Jair Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CC Chai (ranked 263 p4p, 499 weight class) and Enzo Belmiro (ranked 28 p4p, 63 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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CC Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enzo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmiro.
Belmiro ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Belmiro throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Belmiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai 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.
A jab from Belmiro misses.
Belmiro throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Chai lands the left hand.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belmiro throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chai slips a straight right by Belmiro.
Belmiro closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. Belmiro pushes Chai against the cage but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chai.
Chai slips a straight right by Belmiro.
Chai lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Belmiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chai circles away.
CC Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Belmiro.
Nice defenses there by Belmiro.
Belmiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chai avoids the body shot from Belmiro.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Belmiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Belmiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Belmiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Belmiro.
Belmiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Belmiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Belmiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai misses with a body punch
and Belmiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
CC Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belmiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Chai scores with the left hand. Belmiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Belmiro.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Belmiro connects with a looping right hand.
Belmiro defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Chai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Belmiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belmiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belmiro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Belmiro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Belmiro is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai is pulling down on Belmiro's head to control his posture.
Belmiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belmiro postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Belmiro content to stall in guard here.
Belmiro throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belmiro's guard. Nice move by Chai!
Chai advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Belmiro but he's now mounted!
Belmiro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chai controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai fails to advance to Belmiro's back.
Belmiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Belmiro to take his back!
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 CC Chai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
letting Belmiro counter with a right hand.
CC Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Belmiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belmiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
A big right from Chai misses.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
Belmiro scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a hook to the side of Belmiro's head but Belmiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Belmiro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chai keeping his opponent close.
Chai defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmiro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Belmiro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chai is avoiding damage well.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Belmiro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belmiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Belmiro.
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Belmiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chai is trying to control Belmiro's posture but Belmiro avoids it.
Chai stops Belmiro from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Chai has hold of Belmiro's hands but Belmiro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belmiro to get the leverage.
Belmiro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belmiro 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.
 Chai is rocked!
Chai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Belmiro is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmiro is working away from the top position though.
Enzo Belmiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belmiro misses with a head shot. Chai uses the momentum to regain guard.
Belmiro passes into half guard.
Belmiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belmiro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Belmiro sits in half guard.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Belmiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Belmiro shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Belmiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belmiro misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belmiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
A jab from Chai misses.
Chai misses with a hook. Belmiro ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Chai.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws the left hand but Belmiro avoids the punch easily.
Chai clobbers Belmiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Belmiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Belmiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai tests Belmiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belmiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Belmiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai jabs Belmiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belmiro blocks a jab.
Belmiro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
CC Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Belmiro.
Belmiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Belmiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with a hook. Belmiro ducked under it nicely.
Belmiro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai works the jab nicely.
CC Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai takes one on the button.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Belmiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belmiro moves away from the strike by Chai.
Belmiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Belmiro with an uppercut!
Belmiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Belmiro misses the shot to the body.
Belmiro shoots in looking for a takedown but Chai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belmiro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belmiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai lands the left hand.
Belmiro throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Belmiro takes one to the side of the head.
Belmiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Belmiro's shoulder, as Belmiro tries to avoid the shot.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belmiro.
Belmiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belmiro walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Chai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belmiro misses with a body shot.
Chai feints a jab promting Belmiro to slip. Chai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Belmiro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Belmiro throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belmiro shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai throws a hook but Belmiro avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Belmiro moved out of range nicely.
Belmiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belmiro's hands.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belmiro misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Belmiro defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belmiro can do to turn this around?
Belmiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belmiro throws a big shot that misses.
Belmiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai misses with a hook. Belmiro ducked under it nicely.
Belmiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
CC Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CC Chai!
A very excited looking CC Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Murray (ranked 352 p4p, 667 weight class) and Nakachi Tadageru (ranked 38 p4p, 70 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nakachi Tadageru!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tadageru wants to clinch.
Tadageru has closed the distance and engaged Murray in a clinch.
Tadageru has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murray after a bit of a struggle.
Tadageru blocking some punches.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadageru is working for takedown but Murray is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tadageru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matthew Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakachi Tadageru.
Tadageru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadageru fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tadageru walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murray cracks Tadageru with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tadageru looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Murray finish him?
 Tadageru is rocked!
Tadageru moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Tadageru is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Tadageru bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Murray comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Tadageru falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Tadageru was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Murray!
Matthew Murray decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd (ranked 39 p4p, 255 weight class) and Uriel Tartarus (ranked 4 p4p, 27 weight class). Nerdspoof The 3rd comes to the cage accompanied by Loser. Uriel Tartarus acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uriel Tartarus!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tartarus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Nerdspoof The 3rd misses the target.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tartarus is just out of range.
Tartarus avoids the body shot from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a jab when Tartarus was well out of range.
Tartarus tries to clinch but Nerdspoof The 3rd is having none of it.
Tartarus misses with a looping left.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nerdspoof The 3rd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tartarus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nerdspoof The 3rd scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tartarus tries a low kick but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it.
Tartarus throws a low kick, looking for Nerdspoof The 3rd's leg but Nerdspoof The 3rd calmly moves out of range.
Nerdspoof The 3rd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tartarus. Nerdspoof The 3rd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nerdspoof The 3rd. Tartarus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a hook to the side of Tartarus's head but Tartarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Tartarus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Nerdspoof The 3rd - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartarus slips under a jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tartarus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartarus connects with a crisp jab.
Nerdspoof The 3rd scores with a jab. Tartarus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tartarus gets a clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tartarus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nerdspoof The 3rd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a looping overhand right but Tartarus ducks down to avoid it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd sets himself, and Tartarus steps forward looking for the clinch! Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it this time.
Tartarus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tartarus.
Tartarus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tartarus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tartarus ducks under a wild hook from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus scoring well with a low kick there.
Nerdspoof The 3rd ducks under a wild hook from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tartarus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartarus rushes Nerdspoof The 3rd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tartarus tries a body shot but Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks it.
Tartarus misses with the head strike.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Nerdspoof The 3rd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has Tartarus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tartarus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tartarus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tartarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus throws a hook but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus gets a clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has Tartarus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tartarus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to take a breather but Tartarus is having none of it.
Tartarus tries to roll over but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps him under control.
Tartarus is holding on to half guard well.
Tartarus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tartarus has his hands clasped together around Nerdspoof The 3rd's back. He's all about the action.
Nerdspoof The 3rd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tartarus's head.
Tartarus manages to get to full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nerdspoof The 3rd stopping the sweep attempt from Tartarus.
Tartarus is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tartarus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tartarus moves into the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tartarus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tartarus cracks Nerdspoof The 3rd with a nice body shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uriel Tartarus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nerdspoof The 3rd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tartarus scores with a push kick.
Tartarus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tartarus throws a nice looking combination but Nerdspoof The 3rd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tartarus slips under a jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus is looking to slow Nerdspoof The 3rd down with leg kicks.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a hook but Tartarus avoids it easily.
Tartarus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tartarus taking a breather.
Tartarus throws a punch but it's blocked by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
A right hook to the body lands for Tartarus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Tartarus fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
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 short right hand to the side of the head by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus working aggressively here.
Tartarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Tartarus on the inside.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to force a seperation but Tartarus has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Tartarus.
Tartarus digs a right hand into Nerdspoof The 3rd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nerdspoof The 3rd's gas tank.
Stalling in the clinch from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to throw a body punch but Tartarus avoids it by throwing Nerdspoof The 3rd back against the cage.
Tartarus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to get back to striking at distance but Tartarus won't allow it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a punch on the inside.
Nerdspoof The 3rd goes for a takedown attempt but Tartarus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tartarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nerdspoof The 3rd was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a looping right.
Tartarus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tartarus.
Tartarus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nerdspoof The 3rd loads up on a big right hand but Tartarus slips the punch.
A big left from Nerdspoof The 3rd misses.
Tartarus takes a swing at Nerdspoof The 3rd's ribcage but misses.
Tartarus drives through and clinches with Nerdspoof The 3rd against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tartarus is trying to maintain a safe position but Nerdspoof The 3rd gets an underhook and turns Tartarus into the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tartarus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nerdspoof The 3rd up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to throw a body punch but Tartarus avoids it by throwing Nerdspoof The 3rd back against the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tartarus's elbow.
Tartarus lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nerdspoof The 3rd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to drag Tartarus to the mat but Tartarus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nerdspoof The 3rd blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tartarus fails to land.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking for a takedown.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking for a takedown.
Tartarus pushes Nerdspoof The 3rd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tartarus is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Tartarus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tartarus is controlling Nerdspoof The 3rd's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tartarus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tartarus tries to roll over but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps him under control.
Tartarus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus pulls Nerdspoof The 3rd in close to prevent any damage.
Tartarus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to pass to mount but Tartarus is defending the position.
Tartarus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Tartarus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tartarus misses with a straight right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nerdspoof The 3rd or perhaps it was just good defense by Tartarus, which made it look bad.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws out a loose jab but Tartarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tartarus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tartarus is trying to maintain a safe position but Nerdspoof The 3rd gets an underhook and turns Tartarus into the cage.
A short uppercut from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tartarus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tartarus is defending well.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tartarus backwards.
Tartarus effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartarus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tartarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nerdspoof The 3rd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tartarus prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tartarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nerdspoof The 3rd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a head punch that misses.
Tartarus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tartarus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nerdspoof The 3rds head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a takedown into guard.
Tartarus is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nerdspoof The 3rd presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tartarus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nerdspoof The 3rd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tartarus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nerdspoof The 3rd, pushing him back against the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working for takedown but Tartarus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for a takedown but Tartarus manages to get underhooks.
Tartarus stops a takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Tartarus on the inside.
Tartarus lands with a light punch inside.
Nerdspoof The 3rd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tartarus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tartarus blocks a body shot from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nerdspoof The 3rd up against the cage.
Tartarus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nerdspoof The 3rd or not.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has Tartarus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tartarus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants a takedown.
Tartarus stops a takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus lands a nice uppercut.
Tartarus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tartarus is working Nerdspoof The 3rd over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tartarus.
Tartarus lands a right hand.
Tartarus lands with a right to the head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to score a body lock takedown but Tartarus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tartarus scores with a shot to the side of Nerdspoof The 3rd's head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tartarus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus tries to clinch but Nerdspoof The 3rd moves out of range.
Tartarus clinches with his opponent.
Nerdspoof The 3rd prevents a body shot from Tartarus.
Tartarus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nerdspoof The 3rd's elbow.
Tartarus taking a breather.
Tartarus misses with a body punch.
Tartarus stalling in the clinch.
Tartarus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tartarus is trying to maintain a safe position but Nerdspoof The 3rd gets an underhook and turns Tartarus into the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands with a right to the head.
Tartarus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tartarus.
Tartarus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uriel Tartarus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to drag Tartarus to the mat but Tartarus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tartarus lands a nice uppercut.
Tartarus stops a takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus tries to throw a body punch but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it by throwing Tartarus back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tartarus can't fight it off and eventually Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to take the fight to the floor. Tartarus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tartarus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nerdspoof The 3rd or perhaps it was just good defense by Tartarus, which made it look bad.
Tartarus moves into the clinch successfully.
Tartarus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tartarus wants to stall.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tartarus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Tartarus really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice shot by Tartarus.
Tartarus ducks under a wild hook from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a body shot.
Tartarus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tartarus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nerdspoof The 3rd throws out the jab.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a straight right.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws an overhand right that lands on Tartarus's shoulder, as Tartarus tries to avoid the shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tartarus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tartarus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tartarus! But no joy.
Nice cross by Tartarus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartarus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tartarus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Tartarus misses.
Tartarus blocks a jab.
Tartarus throws a leg kick but Nerdspoof The 3rd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to keep at a distance but Tartarus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tartarus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tartarus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tartarus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tartarus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tartarus just leaning against Nerdspoof The 3rd, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has Tartarus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tartarus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nerdspoof The 3rd struggles to land a body shot inside as Tartarus controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tartarus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Tartarus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nerdspoof The 3rd prevents a body shot from Tartarus.
Tartarus is looking to control Nerdspoof The 3rd's arms but Nerdspoof The 3rd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tartarus has his back to the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd breaks from the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws the left hand but Tartarus avoids the punch easily.
Tartarus missing with a left hand there. Nerdspoof The 3rd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 swing and a miss from Tartarus.
Tartarus slips a jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus throws out a powerful jab.
Tartarus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nerdspoof The 3rd is out of range.
A big left from Nerdspoof The 3rd misses.
Jab, jab by Tartarus - just one landing.
Uriel Tartarus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fails to land with a series of punches.
Tartarus throws a wild body kick that Nerdspoof The 3rd sees coming a mile off.
Nerdspoof The 3rd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tartarus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tartarus throws a big shot that misses.
Tartarus throws a lazy right hand but Nerdspoof The 3rd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to counter punch.
Tartarus looks to throw the jab but Nerdspoof The 3rd is out of range.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a big shot that misses.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd slips a jab from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tartarus defends it nicely.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tartarus lands with a nice body punch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd slips a jab from Tartarus.
Tartarus defending well as Nerdspoof The 3rd loads up on a big left hand.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves away from the strike by Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tartarus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus ducks under a wild hook from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd checks the leg kick.
It looked like Nerdspoof The 3rd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tartarus.
Nerdspoof The 3rd gets a takedown into half guard.
Tartarus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Tartarus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tartarus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tartarus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nerdspoof The 3rd's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Tartarus dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a shot from downtown. Tartarus moves away and avoids it.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uriel Tartarus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tartarus manages to avoid it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots for a double leg takedown but Tartarus sprawls well. He's pushed Nerdspoof The 3rd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tartarus forces Nerdspoof The 3rd back against the cage and clinches.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a head punch that misses.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position but instead, Tartarus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nerdspoof The 3rd into the cage.
Tartarus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tartarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tartarus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tartarus stalling in the clinch but Nerdspoof The 3rd improves position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks a body shot from Tartarus.
Tartarus lands a shot to the body.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants a takedown but no success here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tartarus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tartarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tartarus scores with a shoulder strike.
Tartarus blocks a body shot from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tartarus prevents it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a body punch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tartarus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tartarus pushes Nerdspoof The 3rd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to break free but Tartarus has control.
Tartarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a head punch that misses.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tartarus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tartarus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Nerdspoof The 3rd working aggressively here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for a takedown but Tartarus manages to get underhooks.
Tartarus gets underhooks to prevent Nerdspoof The 3rd's takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tartarus can't fight it off and eventually Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to take the fight to the floor. Tartarus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tartarus scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Tartarus misses.
Tartarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Tartarus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tartarus connects with a jab.
Tartarus scoring well with a low kick there.
Tartarus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a series of punches but Tartarus moves out of range.
A cross from Tartarus lands.
Tartarus takes the fight into the clinch.
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings wildly with an uppercut but Tartarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd being controlled against the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tartarus is defending well.
Tartarus scores with a shot to the side of Nerdspoof The 3rd's head.
Tartarus tries to throw a body punch but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids it by throwing Tartarus back against the cage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings wildly with an uppercut but Tartarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uriel Tartarus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tartarus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriel Tartarus!
Uriel Tartarus is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Uriel Tartarus 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gord Ryan (ranked 54 p4p, 315 weight class) and Michael Holmes (ranked 6 p4p, 49 weight class). Ryan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rusty Cage. Michael Holmes told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gord Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Holmes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holmes.
Holmes thuds his right hand into Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ryan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holmes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holmes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Holmes misses.
Holmes scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Holmes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes feints and then cracks Ryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ryan down.
Holmes tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Holmes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Holmes saw that one coming.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It appears Ryan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmes.
Ryan takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
Ryan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Holmes lands a leg kick that knocks Ryan off balance momentarily.
Holmes misses with a jab to the body
and Ryan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Holmes! Ryan lets Holmes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Holmes is rocked!
 It looks like Michael Holmes has been cut.
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!
Holmes throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryan counters with a right hand from hell and Holmes is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gord Ryan!
After winning the bout, Gord Ryan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronze Bomber Chai (ranked 83 p4p, 150 weight class) and Ryu Inhanamoto (ranked 12 p4p, 18 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bronze Bomber Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryu Inhanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inhanamoto steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Chai lands with a nice combination. Inhanamoto backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Chai tries to work over Inhanamoto's front leg with a kick but Inhanamoto checks it.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Inhanamoto - that will leave a mark!
Chai connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That kick from Inhanamoto tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inhanamoto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai throws a hook but Inhanamoto blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Inhanamoto digs a good hook to Chai's body.
A good leg kick by Inhanamoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chai.
Inhanamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai tried to score with a low kick but Inhanamoto checks it.
Inhanamoto throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Inhanamoto.
Chai thows a leg kick but Inhanamoto checks it
and Inhanamoto counters with an outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Inhanamoto misses with a body kick.
Inhanamoto slips under a jab.
Inhanamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Chai steps away.
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai throws a jab when Inhanamoto was well out of range.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Inhanamoto. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to land a front kick but Inhanamoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Inhanamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai throws a body kick that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inhanamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Inhanamoto - the referee stops the clock and Chai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Inhanamoto. Chai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chai is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Inhanamoto, as that shot connected.
Inhanamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Inhanamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both fighters circling a little - Inhanamoto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Inhanamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Inhanamoto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Inhanamoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chai takes a step back to recover.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Inhanamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Inhanamoto scores with a kick to the body.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Chai off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Inhanamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Inhanamoto - the referee stops the clock and Chai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Inhanamoto. Chai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Chai collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Essien Ekuoba (ranked 151 p4p, 51 weight class) and Danyaal Zahedi (ranked 19 p4p, 4 weight class). Ekuoba comes to the cage accompanied by Pure Water. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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36
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World class boxer
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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 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Essien Ekuoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Danyaal Zahedi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekuoba tries to clinch up.
Ekuoba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zahedi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekuoba throws a poor cross that misses
and Zahedi counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Ekuoba tries to clinch up
and Zahedi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekuoba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekuoba sends Zahedi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ekuoba is motioning to the referee to let Zahedi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Danyaal Zahedi has been cut.
Ekuoba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lotus Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekuoba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zahedi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekuoba throws out the jab.
Zahedi throws an off balance right hand
and Ekuoba counters with a huge left! Zahedi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ekuoba isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zahedi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ekuoba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Essien Ekuoba!
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