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GAMMA #86 Khalifman vs Burton PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas comes to the cage accompanied by El Rey by Vicente Fernandez. Johnson has chosen Ether as his entrance music. Anthony Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Vargas's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Vargas shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Vargas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vargas.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vargas avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Vargas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Vargas looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vargas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Johnson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Vargas is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Vargas looking for the RNC.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Vargas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Vargas has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Vargas has his opponent's back but Johnson is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Vargas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Vargas sprawling to the canvas. Johnson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Vargas hang on?
Vargas is rocked!
Johnson wants to stand but Vargas has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Johnson stops Vargas from getting back to his feet.
Johnson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vargas controls his leg.
Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnson jabs Vargas right on the nose. Vargas blinks but takes it well.
Johnson Rushes Vargas and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Vargas is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Johnson Piles on the pressure and Vargas crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niise Hult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom has chosen Shut your mouth as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niise Hult!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nai Khanom Tom!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Hult misses.
Hult will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tom lands a right hook to the body.
Hult circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hult lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tom circles away quickly and effectively.
Tom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hult counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Nai Khanom Tom has been cut.
Hult misses with an uppercut. Tom saw that one coming.
A head kick from Tom lands but Hult takes it in his stride.
Hult misses with a double jab
and Tom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hult scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Hult misses
and Tom counters with a series of strikes. Hult will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hult is breathing heavily.
Hult jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hult throws a combination that misses
and Tom counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tom throws a one two combo.
Tom grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hult takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Tom cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nai Khanom Tom!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enio da Luz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Berry will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enio da Luz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Berry!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Luz is looking to clinch.
Berry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Berry is looking for a kimura here.
Berry seems to be working for a kimura but da Luz defends the submission attempt.
Berry is working for a submission of some sort.
Berry is trying to work for a kimura but da Luz is defending well.
da Luz tries to kick Berry off but Berry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
da Luz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berry advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Luz struggling a bit here.
da Luz holds on to Berry's head and controls the position momentarily.
Berry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Berry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Berry looks gassed!
Berry goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, da Luz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berry's guard! Nice work there by da Luz!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
da Luz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
da Luz gets to his feet. Berry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Enio da Luz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - da Luz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with da Luz but da Luz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has da Luz pinned against the cage. da Luz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berry keeps the fight on the outside.
da Luz moves in looking to clinch but Berry pushes him off.
Berry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. da Luz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Berry tries for a kimura but da Luz is defending well.
Berry working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Luz gets back to half guard.
da Luz is trying to stand back up but Berry is controlling him
Berry seems to be looking for submissions.
da Luz pushes Berry off looking to stand but Berry dives back in and keeps control.
da Luz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Berry seems to be looking for submissions.
da Luz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Berry is thwarting da Luz's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
da Luz moves in looking to clinch but Berry pushes him off.
da Luz pushes Berry up against the cage in a clinch.
da Luz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
da Luz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Berry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. da Luz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Enio da Luz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Berry.
Berry tries to score a body lock takedown but da Luz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
da Luz scores with a knee to the head.
da Luz scores with a shot to the side of Berry's head.
Berry takes a knee right on the jaw!
da Luz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berry.
da Luz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Berry can't get the takedown.
Berry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but da Luz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Berry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berry drops down looking for an ankle pick but da Luz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Berry swats away the attempt to clinch by da Luz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enio da Luz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
da Luz fails with an attempt to clinch.
da Luz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berry looks for a takedown but da Luz sprawls well.
da Luz tries to clinch but Berry moves out of range.
Berry keeps the fight on the outside.
da Luz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
da Luz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Enio da Luz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Berry.
da Luz wants to clinch.
Berry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has da Luz pinned against the cage. da Luz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
da Luz doesn't manage to clinch there - Berry circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has da Luz pinned against the cage. da Luz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming da Luz to the mat! da Luz manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Luz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but da Luz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berry has da Luz in his guard.
Berry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
da Luz wants to get up but he can't break Berry's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
da Luz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
da Luz wants to get up but he can't break Berry's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
da Luz preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berry is looking for a triangle but da Luz pushes his legs off easily.
da Luz gets to his feet - Berry follows without any prompting.
da Luz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berry scores with a takedown into da Luz's guard.
Berry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! da Luz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! da Luz has escaped and now he's on top!
Berry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in da Luz's guard.
da Luz is adopting a defensive guard.
da Luz keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but da Luz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berry has da Luz in his guard.
da Luz stands up and waves to Berry to follow him.
Berry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
da Luz keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Berry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! da Luz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Berry, into his guard.
Berry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berry has his foot on da Luz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. da Luz works his way back into a safe position though.
Berry looking to hit a scissor sweep but da Luz is one step ahead there.
da Luz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
da Luz wanted to stand there but Berry had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Enio da Luz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Berry drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berry stands and throws da Luz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
da Luz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berry off and has taken his back!
Berry rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
da Luz decides to return to a standing position.
Berry shoots for a takedown but da Luz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
da Luz moves in looking to clinch but Berry pushes him off.
Berry darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Berry is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Luz wants to get back to his feet.
Berry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
da Luz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
da Luz is looking to escape.
Berry wants to free his trapped foot but da Luz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Berry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around da Luz's waist but da Luz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berry off to one side.
da Luz wants to clinch.
John Berry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enio da Luz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berry gets the takedown into side control.
Berry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by da Luz, who protects the arm well.
Berry is trying to get an arm triangle but da Luz is defending well.
Berry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but da Luz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Berry working away.
Berry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but da Luz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Luz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Berry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but da Luz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Berry goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, da Luz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berry's guard! Nice work there by da Luz!
Berry looking for a guillotine here but da Luz defends easily.
da Luz content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
da Luz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Berry is proving hard to escape from.
Berry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. da Luz manages to get himself to full guard.
da Luz keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
da Luz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berry is controlling him.
Enio da Luz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Berry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think da Luz 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enio da Luz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elan Tedroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elan Tedroni!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Tedroni.
Tedroni stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Tedroni. No joy for Andersson on that attempt.
Tedroni shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tedroni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tedroni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tedroni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andersson can't keep his opponent in guard - Tedroni advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Andersson wants to improve his position but Tedroni is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andersson tries to roll over but Tedroni keeps him under control.
Tedroni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tedroni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tedroni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tedroni is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andersson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tedroni avoids the attempt from Andersson to control.
Andersson regains half guard.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Tedroni is working for a kimura but Andersson is defending it quite comfortably.
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Tedroni moves nicely into side control.
Tedroni tries to advance to mount but can't.
Andersson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tedroni advances to mount.
Andersson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tedroni lands a big shot there that rocks Andersson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Andersson can't escape the position.
Tedroni manages to capitalize on a mistake by Andersson to take his back!
Andersson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tedroni's arms.
Tedroni tightening his grip on Andersson, looking for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tedroni scores with punches to the body.
Andersson is in bad spot here.
Tedroni has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andersson's body.
Andersson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tedroni's arms.
Andersson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tedroni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andersson sees it coming and defends easily.
Andersson trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tedroni wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Tedroni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andersson sees it coming and defends easily.
Tedroni winds up and cracks Andersson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tedroni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andersson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tedroni.
Tedroni seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Tedroni does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elan Tedroni dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Andersson has his takedown stuffed
and Tedroni counters with a three punch combo that has Andersson backing up. Andersson nods at Tedroni to acknowledge the strikes.
Tedroni feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tedroni works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tedroni stalling.
Elan Tedroni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tedroni is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andersson is just riding it out for now. Tedroni eventually gives up the hold.
Andersson manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tedroni is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tedroni trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
Tedroni trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tedroni drops back looking for a leg! Andersson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andersson manages to kick Tedroni off! Tedroni jumps back into Andersson's guard.
Andersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tedroni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tedroni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersson is keeping the position for now.
Andersson looking for a guillotine here but Tedroni defends easily.
Tedroni works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Andersson is looking to control Tedroni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Andersson tries to roll over but Tedroni keeps him under control.
Tedroni moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Andersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to buck Tedroni off but Tedroni is having none of it.
Tedroni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tedroni tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tedroni has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard.
Andersson manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andersson has a hand on Tedroni's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tedroni takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tedroni wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely.
Tedroni is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andersson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andersson is looking to improve his position but Tedroni isn't that keen on the idea.
Andersson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Andersson wants to control but Tedroni passes into side.
Tedroni trying to control the position but Andersson is working away.
Andersson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Andersson wants to improve his position but Tedroni is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Andersson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Andersson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tedroni counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Andersson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tedroni counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andersson's guard now.
Tedroni trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tedroni working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tedroni passes into half guard.
Tedroni is working for a submission of some sort.
Tedroni prevents Andersson from improving his position.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tedroni prevents Andersson from improving his position.
Tedroni trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Andersson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tedroni pulls his head out easily.
Andersson wants to control but Tedroni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tedroni lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tedroni swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andersson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tedroni has his foot on Andersson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andersson works his way back into a safe position though.
Andersson drops back looking for a leg! Tedroni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tedroni manages to kick Andersson off! Andersson jumps back into Tedroni's guard.
Andersson has gone for a leg lock! Tedroni slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andersson's guard.
Tedroni wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Tedroni has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Andersson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tedroni is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Andersson pulls down on the head and he's put Tedroni to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Andersson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terrell Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewer comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. Griffin has chosen Big Punisher- Beware as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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200 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrell Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brewer swivels and escapes.
Griffin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brewer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Brewer's head.
Griffin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Griffin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brewer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brewer and Griffin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Griffin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer tries to bench press Griffin off him but Griffin keeps the position.
Griffin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Griffin landing a few strikes.
Griffin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin working the ground and pound.
Brewer struggling a bit here.
Brewer tries to bench press Griffin off him but Griffin keeps the position.
Griffin working the ground and pound.
Griffin tries to score with some ground and pound. Brewer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brewer wants to control but Griffin postures up.
Griffin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brewer is avoiding damage well.
Griffin looks gassed!
Brewer is trying to control Griffin's posture but Griffin avoids it.
The ground and pound from Griffin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brewer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Brewer shoots and misses
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Brewer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Griffin misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with an outside leg kick.
Brewer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brewer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
Brewer misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brewer won't be happy with that.
Griffin landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Griffin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brewer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Griffin but great work by Brewer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brewer trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Brewer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Griffin throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brewer is looking to take a break and control but Griffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brewer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Griffin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Griffin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brewer tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily
and Griffin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brewer's guard.
Griffin is in close to Brewer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Brewer working a defensive guard here.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brewer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Griffin throws a strike but Brewer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Griffin looking for subs off his back but Brewer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Griffin tries to get to full guard but Brewer has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffin defends it well.
Griffin taking some punishment here, with Brewer in his half guard.
Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Brewer.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer working the head and body with strikes.
Brewer prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Brewer is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brewer working over Griffin with some ground and pound. Griffin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Griffin tries to roll over but Brewer keeps him under control.
Forrest Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brewer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brewer wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Brewer.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Brewer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brewer clinches but Griffin breaks the clinch
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Terrell Brewer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brewer fails with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brewer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griffin.
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brewer actively working from the bottom here.
Griffin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brewer reverses the position - he's now on top in Griffin's guard.
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brewer passes into side control.
Brewer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Griffin looks calm but he's in trouble here. Brewer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Griffin is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Brewer lets go of the hold and Griffin can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terrell Brewer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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182 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronny Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldstein tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Goldstein counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goldstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Goldstein defends easily.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldstein won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Goldstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Goldstein is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smith Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Goldstein's back instead.
Goldstein wants to control his opponent's hands but Smith gets his hands free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to break Goldstein's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Goldstein remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Goldstein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith avoiding Goldstein 's attempts to control his hands.
Goldstein is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Goldstein has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Goldstein turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Goldstein postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Goldstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goldstein with a nice head shot there.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goldstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goldstein connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith looks gassed!
Goldstein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Goldstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Goldstein is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smith Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Goldstein's back instead.
Smith is trying to stick to Goldstein's back but Goldstein is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Goldstein.
Goldstein working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goldstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldstein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goldstein scoring with some ground and pound.
Goldstein won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Goldstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Goldstein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goldstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldstein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Goldstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Smith is tightening it up a little... Goldstein has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Goldstein reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Goldstein taps out! nice BJJ there by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Greg Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Heartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heartman has chosen Heartman Theme song as his entrance music. John Heartman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Heartman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greene clinches up with Heartman and pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Greene.
Greene lands a damaging elbow.
Heartman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Greene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heartman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Heartman showed some decent athleticism there.
Heartman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greene is just riding it out for now. Heartman eventually gives up the hold.
Greene is not content to let Heartman control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Greene kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Heartman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Heartman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greene defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Heartman is trying for a kimura here. Greene looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Heartman wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Heartman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Zito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinny Zito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger jabs Zito right on the nose. Zito blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Vinny Zito has been cut.
Swagger shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Zito takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Swagger sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Zito bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Swagger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kru Ka Mali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mali comes into the arena with ALL! by Descendents blaring out of the sound system. Rutecki has chosen Remember the Name as his entrance music. Kru Ka Mali has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kru Ka Mali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Rutecki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutecki swats away the attempt to clinch by Mali.
Rutecki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Kru Ka Mali has been cut.
Rutecki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mali.
Rutecki is looking to land body kicks.
Mali tries to clinch up.
Rutecki pushes Mali up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mali lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Dexter Rutecki has been cut.
Rutecki scores with a hook to the body.
Mali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutecki backwards.
Rutecki scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mali looking to throw knees to the head but Rutecki is blocking nicely.
Rutecki dodges an elbow strike from Mali.
Rutecki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rutecki breaks from the clinch.
Mali tries to clinch up.
Mali tries to clinch but Rutecki moves away
and Rutecki counters by moving into the clinch.
Mali can't break the clinch.
Mali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Rutecki.
Rutecki manages to break the clinch.
Rutecki drives through and clinches with Mali against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki misses with an elbow over the top.
Mali manages to break the clinch.
Mali has Rutecki up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rutecki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mali blocks an elbow strike.
Rutecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutecki misses with a double jab.
Dexter Rutecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mali wants to clinch
and Rutecki counters with a straight right hand.
Mali darts in trying to clinch
letting Rutecki counter with a right hand.
Mali tries to clinch there but Rutecki circles away.
Rutecki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rutecki counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mali is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mali doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutecki circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mali.
Rutecki looks gassed!
Mali blocks a jab.
Mali closes the distance but Rutecki moves to the side
and Rutecki counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rutecki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rutecki.
Rutecki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rutecki tries to land a knee to the head but Mali blocks with his arms.
Mali tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mali connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rutecki's face.
Mali trying to control the position but instead, Rutecki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mali into the cage.
Rutecki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rutecki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mali looking to throw knees to the head but Rutecki is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mali just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutecki's brow.
Rutecki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mali tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rutecki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malis head.
Mali tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mali blocks an elbow strike from Rutecki.
Mali manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mali throws a head kick but Rutecki moves out of range.
Mali blocks the body kick.
Rutecki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mali counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rutecki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mali rushes Rutecki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Mali.
Mali moves into the clinch.
Mali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutecki blocks it with crossed arms.
Mali misses with the head strike.
Rutecki misses with a knee to the head.
Rutecki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mali taking a breather.
Rutecki is looking to break free of the clinch but Mali has double underhooks.
Rutecki cracks Mali with a nice body shot.
Rutecki blocks an elbow strike.
Rutecki tries a knee to the head but Mali blocks it.
Mali looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mali throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mali moves in looking to clinch but Rutecki pushes him off.
Mali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutecki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mali tries to clinch but Rutecki moves out of range.
Mali wants to clinch up but Rutecki keeps it at a distance.
Rutecki misses with a wild combination.
Rutecki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mali moves into the clinch.
Mali keeps control of Rutecki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mali slows down the pace here.
Mali misses with a knee strike.
Mali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutecki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutecki swats away the attempt to clinch by Mali.
Mali moves into the clinch successfully.
Mali with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rutecki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Rutecki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rutecki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mali counters with a left and a right that stings Rutecki.
Mali wants to clinch up but Rutecki keeps it at a distance.
Mali tries to clinch but Rutecki is having none of it.
Mali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rutecki, pushing him back against the cage.
Rutecki misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Rutecki.
Rutecki avoids a wild elbow strike from Mali.
Rutecki blocks a body shot from Mali.
Rutecki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mali blocks the elbow strike.
Rutecki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mali has him pressed against the cage.
Rutecki managing to block the knees to the body from Mali.
Rutecki blocks an elbow strike from Mali.
Mali misses with a knee to the head.
Rutecki breaks from the clinch.
Rutecki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mali moves into the clinch.
Mali throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mali tries a knee to the head but Rutecki blocks it.
Rutecki is breathing heavily.
Mali looking to throw knees to the head but Rutecki is blocking nicely.
Rutecki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Mali scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mali looking to throw knees to the head but Rutecki is blocking nicely.
Mali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutecki blocks it with crossed arms.
Mali with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mali misses with a knee strike.
Rutecki manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Rutecki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mali closes the distance but Rutecki moves to the side
and Mali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mali blocks a head kick by Rutecki.
Mali slips under a jab from Rutecki.
Rutecki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mali counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mali clinches but Rutecki breaks the clinch
and Rutecki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rutecki.
Mali lands a knee to the body.
Mali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mali moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mali with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mali tries to throw a body punch but Rutecki avoids it by throwing Mali back against the cage.
Mali throws a head punch that misses.
Mali landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rutecki blocks an elbow strike.
Mali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mali clinches but Rutecki breaks the clinch
and Mali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mali rushes Rutecki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mali wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutecki won't allow it.
Mali misses with a knee to the head.
Mali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rutecki.
Mali manages to break the clinch.
Mali wants to clinch up but Rutecki keeps it at a distance.
Rutecki lunges at Mali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mali's hand.
Rutecki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mali counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mali stalling in the clinch.
Mali trying to land knees to the body.
Rutecki lands a damaging elbow.
Dexter Rutecki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rutecki managing to block the knees to the body from Mali.
Rutecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutecki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mali has Rutecki up against the cage in a clinch.
Mali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutecki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kru Ka Mali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutecki throws a series of punches but Mali moves out of range.
Rutecki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mali takes the fight into the clinch.
Rutecki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mali misses with a knee to the head.
Mali wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rutecki.
Rutecki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mali is trying to maintain a safe position but Rutecki gets an underhook and turns Mali into the cage.
Rutecki avoids a wild elbow strike from Mali.
Mali with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rutecki scores a nice knee to the body.
Mali misses with some punches.
Mali lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mali tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutecki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutecki throws the kick towards the body but Mali avoids it.
Mali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutecki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutecki wants to clinch but Mali slips to the side
and Mali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutecki misses with a combination
and Mali counters with a one-two to the body.
Mali clinches up against the cage.
Rutecki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mali has him pressed against the cage.
Mali with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kru Ka Mali dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mali wants to clinch.
Rutecki throws a sloppy head kick
and Mali counters by clinching up.
Mali missing with knees to the body.
Mali prevents Rutecki from breaking the clinch.
Rutecki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rutecki lands an elbow that stopped Mali in his tracks for a moment.
Mali misses with a knee to the head.
Rutecki with a knee to the head.
Mali with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mali tries a knee to the head but Rutecki blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mali.
Mali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mali pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mali is looking to clinch.
Mali wants to clinch.
Rutecki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mali forces Rutecki back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki is trying to break the clinch but Mali has him pressed against the cage.
Mali missing with knees to the body.
Mali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rutecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutecki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutecki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutecki tries to clinch up
and Mali moves into the clinch.
Mali throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mali closes the distance but Rutecki moves to the side
and Rutecki counters with a left and a right that stings Mali.
Rutecki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mali counters by clinching up.
Mali tries a knee to the head but Rutecki blocks it.
Mali can't break the clinch.
Mali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutecki misses with a combination
and Mali counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mali.
Mali misses with an elbow over the top.
Mali taking a breather.
Rutecki misses with some punches.
Mali pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rutecki has had enough of the clinch but Mali keeps him there for the moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mali.
Rutecki wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Mali to work.
Mali pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mali missing with knees to the body.
Mali throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutecki.
Mali tries to land a knee to the head but Rutecki blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Mali.
Mali taking a breather.
Rutecki manages to break the clinch.
Dexter Rutecki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutecki wants to clinch but Mali slips to the side
and Mali counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mali blocks the elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Mali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mali trying to stall but Rutecki improves his position.
Mali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutecki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rutecki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mali looking to throw knees to the head but Rutecki is blocking nicely.
Rutecki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutecki has managed to clinch.
Mali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mali throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutecki.
Mali with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rutecki lands a nice knee to the body.
Mali looking to throw knees to the head but Rutecki is blocking nicely.
Rutecki breaks the clinch.
Mali closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rutecki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutecki tries to clinch up.
Rutecki wants to slow Mali down by chopping away at his legs.
Rutecki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mali forces Rutecki back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mali lands an elbow inside that Rutecki shrugs off.
Mali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutecki blocks it with crossed arms.
Mali tries to work over Rutecki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutecki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mali blocks it with crossed arms.
Mali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mali wants to clinch but Rutecki slips to the side
and Rutecki moves into the clinch.
Rutecki misses with a knee strike.
Mali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutecki blocks it with crossed arms.
Rutecki lands a nice knee to the body.
Mali tries a knee to the head but Rutecki blocks it.
Rutecki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mali with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mali connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rutecki's face.
A knee to the head by Rutecki.
Rutecki trying to land knees to the body.
Rutecki wants to get back to striking at distance but Mali won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Mali.
Mali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mali misses with a knee to the head.
Rutecki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mali's face.
Rutecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kru Ka Mali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mali 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kru Ka Mali!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Khalifman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Khalifman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalifman lands a glancing blow to the side of Burton's head.
Burton looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalifman is just out of range.
Khalifman misses with a straight left.
Khalifman throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
Khalifman lands a slapping body shot.
Burton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burton is looking to break free of the clinch but Khalifman has double underhooks.
Burton can't find room to land a body shot as Khalifman controls the action.
Burton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Alexander Khalifman has been cut.
Burton is trying to stall.
Khalifman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burton misses with a hook. Khalifman ducked under it nicely.
Khalifman scores with a shot to the body.
Burton throws a head kick but Khalifman moves out of range.
Khalifman lands a jab to the nose.
Khalifman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Khalifman wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Burton trying to control the position.
Khalifman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khalifman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burton looking to control.
Khalifman 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.
Burton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Khalifman has picked Burton up and slammed him! Burton can't keep hold of the triangle and Khalifman manages to pass to side control!
Khalifman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Burton is looking for a sweep.
Burton manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burton trying to control the position.
Khalifman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
Khalifman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khalifman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
Burton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khalifman controls the pace.
Burton wants to sweep but no luck.
Khalifman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burton trying to control the position.
Khalifman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khalifman controls the pace.
Burton working for a triangle but Khalifman defends it easily.
Khalifman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Khalifman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burton.
Nice uppercut there from Khalifman.
Burton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khalifman is out of range and Burton settles back down.
Khalifman avoids the head kick by Burton.
Burton misses with a body kick.
Burton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khalifman swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalifman shoots in and drives through. Burton sprawls well.
Khalifman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Khalifman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khalifman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burton. That one must have hurt.
Burton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khalifman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khalifman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burton misses with a takedown
enabling Khalifman to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexander Khalifman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Burton.
Burton looks gassed!
Khalifman scores with a one two! Burton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khalifman circles away.
Burton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Khalifman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalifman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Khalifman stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Khalifman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Khalifman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khalifman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burton thows a body shot but no joy.
Khalifman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Khalifman lands a jab to Burton's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Khalifman.
Khalifman digs a good body shot into Burton's ribs.
Khalifman staying out of range there.
Burton throws a jab but it's blocked by Khalifman.
A telegraphed right hand from Burton misses the target.
Burton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khalifman to the mat! Khalifman manages to get full guard.
Khalifman wants to sweep but no luck.
Khalifman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Khalifman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burton!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Burton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Khalifman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burton wants to control but Khalifman is having none of it.
Khalifman landing shots from mount.
Khalifman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalifman is trying to control here but Burton has managed to regain half guard.
Burton wants to get back to full guard but Khalifman has passed into side control.
Khalifman controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifman with a couple of short strikes.
Burton is in a horrible position here. Khalifman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Burton tries to lock up and control but Khalifman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khalifman landing strikes from the mount and Burton is in trouble!
Khalifman unloading with bombs!
Burton throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Burton is looking to improve his position but Khalifman isn't that keen on the idea.
Khalifman trying to control but Burton is having none of it.
Khalifman with shots to the head and body - Burton looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifman lands a big elbow.
Khalifman controlling the pace for now.
Khalifman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Burton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Burton is bucking up trying to escape but Khalifman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Khalifman tries to control but Burton wriggling away.
Khalifman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Burton?
Khalifman scoring with strikes but Burton is staying in there.
Burton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Khalifman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalifman keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Khalifman holds on and takes a little breather.
Burton passes into half guard.
Burton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khalifman gets full guard.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalifman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalifman looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Khalifman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Khalifman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khalifman.
Burton misses with a kick to the body.
Burton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khalifman throws a combination. Burton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Jack Burton has been cut.
Jack Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton looks to land a body kick but Khalifman moved away.
Burton throws a lazy right hand but Khalifman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khalifman lands with an uppercut that bounces Burton off the cage and back into rage.
Khalifman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burton doesn't seem bothered though.
Burton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khalifman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khalifman tests Burton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burton misses with a hook.
Khalifman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burton manages to avoid it.
Alexander Khalifman is winning the standup battle so far.
Khalifman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khalifman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton throws a low kick but Khalifman avoids it.
Khalifman cracks Burton with a good jab.
Khalifman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khalifman cracks Burton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khalifman lands a really nice looking cross but Burton seems unphased.
Khalifman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Khalifman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burton keeps working.
Khalifman working the body and head with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Burton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khalifman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Burton some visible discomfort.
Khalifman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alexander Khalifman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifman wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Burton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khalifman is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burton dodges the ground and pound from Khalifman.
Khalifman controlling the position from side mount.
Burton is trying to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Khalifman scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice combination there by Burton.
Burton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khalifman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Khalifman.
Burton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khalifman counters with a left to the body.
Khalifman lands a nice looking body shot.
Khalifman lands with an uppercut that bounces Burton off the cage and back into rage.
Khalifman cracks Burton with a good jab.
Burton throws an overhand right that lands on Khalifman's shoulder, as Khalifman tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Khalifman. That snapped Burton's head back.
Khalifman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burton momentarily.
A big right from Burton misses.
Burton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khalifman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalifman scores with the left hand. Burton knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to de liver by Khalifman. Beautiful body shot.
Burton misses with a double jab
and Khalifman counters with a left to the body.
Khalifman scores with a decent looking hook.
Khalifman checks the leg kick nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burton!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Burton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burton is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Burton looks for the body kick but Khalifman saw that one coming.
Burton dodges the punch combination from Khalifman.
Khalifman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khalifman tries to avoid it but Burton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khalifman to the ground. Khalifman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khalifman scores with a jab to the head.
Khalifman lands a jab to Burton's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Khalifman clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burton looks to clinch
letting Khalifman counter with a right hand.
Burton tries to land a front kick but Khalifman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burton feints and as Khalifman raises his hands in defense, Burton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khalifman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Khalifman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burton!
Khalifman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khalifman landing strikes from the mount.
Burton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khalifman landing shots from mount.
Khalifman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Burton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifman not doing much here.
Burton is staying active underneath Khalifman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khalifman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burton moves into full guard.
Khalifman preventing the sweep.
Khalifman stays in close to Burton's body and controls the position.
Burton controls Khalifman momentarily but Khalifman frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khalifman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burton trying to control the position.
Khalifman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Khalifman passes Burton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khalifman lands a nice short elbow.
Burton trying to control but Khalifman postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khalifman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Khalifman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burton moves into full guard.
Khalifman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burton has control of Khalifman's left arm, preventing Khalifman from doing any damage.
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.
Khalifman trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Khalifman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khalifman wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Burton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burton is looking for a triangle but Khalifman pushes his legs off easily.
Khalifman wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burton misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexander Khalifman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Burton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burton has his takedown stuffed
enabling Khalifman to counter with a crisp jab.
Burton misses with a jab to the body
and Khalifman counters with a nice uppercut.
Khalifman cracks Burton with a good jab.
Khalifman lands a jab.
Khalifman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burton manages to avoid it.
Burton tries to clinch
and Khalifman counters with a stiff right hand.
Khalifman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khalifman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khalifman blocks a jab.
Khalifman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Burton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton misses with an uppercut. Khalifman saw that one coming.
Khalifman lands with a right hand.
Burton tries to clinch
and Khalifman counters with a nice body shot.
Khalifman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Khalifman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Khalifman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalifman.
Khalifman connects with a crisp jab.
Khalifman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burton counters with a body kick that stops Khalifman in his tracks momentarily.
Khalifman fails with a takedown attempt.
Burton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khalifman.
Burton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khalifman to the mat! Khalifman manages to get full guard.
Khalifman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalifman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Burton's face.
Khalifman scoring with strikes but Burton is staying in there.
Burton wants to hold on but Khalifman pushes him away.
Burton is trying desperately to improve position.
Burton is squirming around, avoiding Khalifman's attempts to control the action.
Khalifman content just to control the position here.
Burton gets back to half guard.
Alexander Khalifman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries to get to full guard but Khalifman has control of the leg.
Burton is trying to stand back up but Khalifman is controlling him
Burton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burton.
Burton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khalifman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khalifman forces his way into half guard.
Jack Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalifman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burton's head.
Burton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khalifman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burton punching from the bottom.
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 Alexander Khalifman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khalifman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Khalifman!
Alexander Khalifman retains his welterweight title!
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