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QFC Tournament 218 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jents's entrance music is wwf. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Jents!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jents moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
Jents tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jents moves to clinch but Tyson breaks away
and Tyson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jents thinking.
Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jents looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jents takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyson digs a good hook to Jents's body.
Jents is breathing heavily.
Jents tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Jents is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Tyson scores with a hook.
Jents takes the fight into the clinch.
Jents is looking for a takedown.
Jents goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tyson prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jents drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jents. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson wants to break free but Jents has control.
Tyson is trying to push Jents away but Jents has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Tyson pushes Jents back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jents wants a takedown.
Tyson tries to circle away but Jents has him pinned against the cage.
Tyson tries to break free but Jents pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson cracks Jents with a nice body shot.
Tyson is looking to control Jents's arms but Jents gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tyson has his back to the cage.
Tyson tries to circle away but Jents has him pinned against the cage.
Jents has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jents is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tyson can't fight it off and eventually Jents manages to take the fight to the floor. Tyson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson working a defensive guard here.
Tyson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jents haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tyson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyson is trying to keep Jents in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mike Tyson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jents has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jents shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jents is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jents tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyson moves into the clinch.
Jents prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Jents has Tyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jents is working for takedown but Tyson is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Tyson.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jents won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jents drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tyson cracks Jents with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tyson with a jab.
Jents is rocked!
Tyson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Jents out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tyson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baksteen Van Bredaarsdorp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zotea Xiabo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baksteen Van Bredaarsdorp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zotea Xiabo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiabo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Van Bredaarsdorp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Van Bredaarsdorp trying to control but Xiabo is working from the bottom.
Xiabo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiabo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Bredaarsdorp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xiabo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Van Bredaarsdorp frees his head nicely. Oh but Xiabo has switched to an armbar! Van Bredaarsdorp is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Zotea Xiabo!
A very excited looking Zotea Xiabo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bongi Khumalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Bonjaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bongi Khumalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Bonjaski!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khumalo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonjaski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khumalo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Khumalo tries to clinch up but Bonjaski circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonjaski lands a right hook to the body.
Bonjaski shoots in and drives through. Khumalo sprawls well.
Bonjaski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khumalo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonjaski as he avoids it easily.
Bonjaski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bongi Khumalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy Bonjaski.
Khumalo shoots for a takedown but Bonjaski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khumalo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bonjaski blocks a head kick by Khumalo.
Bonjaski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bonjaski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khumalo pinned against the cage. Khumalo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumalo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonjaski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khumalo somewhat.
Khumalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonjaski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khumalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonjaski somewhat.
Bonjaski tries a head kick but it misses.
Khumalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Khumalo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonjaski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bonjaski. Those never looked like landing.
Bonjaski looks for a takedown but Khumalo sprawls well.
Bonjaski looks winded!
Bonjaski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Khumalo counters with a nice leg kick.
Khumalo fails with a takedown attempt.
Khumalo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khumalo fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonjaski shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khumalo swivels and escapes.
Khumalo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khumalo wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonjaski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khumalo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khumalo wants it to stay on the feet.
Khumalo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonjaski pinned against the cage. Bonjaski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khumalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bonjaski, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khumalo jumps guard but Bonjaski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khumalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khumalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonjaski shoots in for a takedown but Khumalo shows good takedown defense.
Khumalo throws a head kick that misses.
Khumalo clinches.
Khumalo avoiding damage as Bonjaski throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khumalo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bonjaski.
The referee calls for Khumalo to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bongi Khumalo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khumalo leaves Bonjaski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Bonjaski as Khumalo shoots in.
Bonjaski throws a solid leg kick but Khumalo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonjaski.
Bonjaski tries to clinch up but Khumalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Khumalo fails with a takedown attempt.
Khumalo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bongi Khumalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khumalo clinches.
Bonjaski wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonjaski.
Khumalo tries to pull guard but Bonjaski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khumalo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bonjaski is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonjaski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bonjaski tries to break free but Khumalo pushes him back against the cage.
Khumalo tries to pull guard but Bonjaski won't allow it.
Khumalo is trying to break free.
Bonjaski fails to pull guard.
Bonjaski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bonjaski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khumalo manages to break the clinch.
Khumalo stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khumalo.
Khumalo blocks a head kick by Bonjaski.
Khumalo closes the distance and clinches.
Khumalo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonjaski is defending well for now.
Khumalo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonjaski walks away with a smile on his face. Khumalo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khumalo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonjaski avoids it really well and circles away.
Bonjaski is looking to land body kicks.
Bonjaski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonjaski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khumalo but Khumalo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khumalo scores with a head kick. Bonjaski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice straight punches there by Bonjaski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonjaski.
Khumalo wants to clinch up but Bonjaski keeps it at a distance.
Khumalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khumalo tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Bonjaski as Khumalo shoots in.
Bonjaski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bonjaski throws a body kick that misses.
Khumalo clinches up against the cage.
Bonjaski presses Khumalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaski wants to break free but Khumalo has control.
Khumalo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonjaski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Khumalo letting Bonjaski take a breather here.
Khumalo jumps guard but Bonjaski stands there with Khumalo around his waist. Khumalo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bonjaski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khumalo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonjaski is stalling here.
Khumalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khumalo tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Remy Bonjaski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Bonjaski shoots in for a takedown but Khumalo shows good takedown defense.
Bonjaski shoots for a double leg takedown but Khumalo sprawls well. He's pushed Bonjaski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khumalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonjaski fails with a takedown attempt.
Bongi Khumalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy Bonjaski.
Khumalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bonjaski, pushing him back against the cage.
Bonjaski is pushing Khumalo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bonjaski is trying to pull guard but Khumalo has him pressed against the cage.
Bonjaski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khumalo manages to break the clinch.
Khumalo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bonjaski defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumalo clinches up with Bonjaski and pushes him back against the cage.
Khumalo is trying to stall.
Bonjaski is pressed up against the cage. Khumalo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bonjaski down to the mat. Bonjaski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bonjaski misses with a double jab.
Bonjaski tries to clinch but Khumalo is having none of it.
Khumalo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bonjaski defends it nicely.
Bonjaski moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khumalo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bonjaski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khumalo has a takedown stuffed.
Bonjaski lands an overhand right.
Bonjaski slips a jab and a cross from Khumalo.
Bonjaski shoots in looking for a takedown. Khumalo tries to sprawl out of it but Bonjaski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khumalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonjaski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khumalo clinches up against the cage.
Khumalo slows down the pace here.
Khumalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Bonjaski does no damage.
Bonjaski lands a jab.
Bonjaski is looking to clinch but Khumalo is avoiding it.
Bonjaski dives in and grabs Khumalo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khumalo pushes down on Bonjaski's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaski leaves Khumalo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khumalo feints a jab promting Bonjaski to slip. Khumalo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bonjaski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bonjaski closes the distance and clinches up with Khumalo, looking for a takedown. Bonjaski pushes Khumalo against the cage but Khumalo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bonjaski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khumalo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bonjaski eats them both and turns towards Khumalo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonjaski shoots in for a takedown but Khumalo shows good takedown defense.
Khumalo fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonjaski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khumalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Bongi Khumalo.
I think Khumalo 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Bongi Khumalo!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Bongi Khumalo!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Bongi Khumalo!
Bongi Khumalo wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Jagatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Jagatic!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jagatic moves into the clinch successfully.
Dos Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jagatic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dos Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Jagatic looks to land a body kick but Dos Santos moved away.
Jagatic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dos Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jagatic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos sprawls well. Dos Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jagatic gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Jagatic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dos Santos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dos Santos stuffs the takedown.
Daniel Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Jagatic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jagatic is just out of range.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Jagatic circles away.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jagatic sprawls well. Jagatic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Jagatic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos defends it nicely.
Jagatic shoots in but no luck this time.
Dos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Jagatic shoots for a takedown but Dos Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jagatic as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Jagatic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos sprawls well. Dos Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jagatic gets slowly back to his feet.
Jagatic looks winded!
Jagatic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Santos is defended easily by Jagatic.
Dos Santos catches Jagatic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice sprawl there from Dos Santos as Jagatic shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jagatic avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagatic fails with the takedown.
Jagatic closes the distance and clinches up with Dos Santos, looking for a takedown. Jagatic pushes Dos Santos against the cage but Dos Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jagatic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dos Santos pushes Jagatic up against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Santos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jagatic uses from the top position.
Dos Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dos Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dos Santos looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jagatic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Santos working for a triangle but Jagatic defends it easily.
Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Jagatic pushes his legs off easily.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Jagatic is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jagatic!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Dos Santos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dos Santos shoots in but Jagatic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dos Santos connects with a right hand. Jagatic shakes it off.
Daniel Dos Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Jagatic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dos Santos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jagatic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Jagatic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Santos's waist but Dos Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jagatic off to one side.
Jagatic moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.
Dos Santos darts in and clinches Jagatic up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jagatic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagatic can't get the takedown.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jagatic wants to clinch.
Jagatic forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Jagatic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daniel Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Jagatic.
Jagatic is trying to drag Dos Santos to the mat but Dos Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jagatic is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dos Santos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jagatic.
Jagatic is trying to pull guard but Dos Santos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jagatic is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagatic manages to pull guard.
Jagatic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jagatic trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Jagatic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Jagatic is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos stays in close to Jagatic's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dos Santos passes Jagatic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jagatic trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dos Santos wants to control but Jagatic is keeping him busy.
Jagatic trying to control from the bottom.
Dos Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jagatic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daniel Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jagatic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Dos Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Dos Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jagatic moves away.
Dos Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jagatic.
Jagatic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos gets underhooks to prevent Jagatic's takedown attempt.
Dos Santos drags the fight down to the ground.
Jagatic trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Jagatic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dos Santos pulls Jagatic in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dos Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mario Jagatic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dos Santos, right into the meat.
Jagatic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jagatic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dos Santos lands a head shot.
Dos Santos closes the distance and pushes Jagatic back into the cage.
Dos Santos drags the fight down to the ground.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Jagatic from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagatic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jagatic has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Dos Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jagatic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos managing to control the position.
Dos Santos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jagatic escapes and throws Dos Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagatic controls the position.
Dos Santos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jagatic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jagatic taking a break here but Dos Santos is having none of it and regains half guard.
Daniel Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Santos tries to get to full guard but Jagatic has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Jagatic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mario Jagatic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jagatic throws the kick towards the body but Dos Santos avoids it.
Jagatic fails to land the takedown.
Daniel Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Jagatic.
Dos Santos pushes Jagatic up against the cage in a clinch.
Mario Jagatic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jagatic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dos Santos smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dos Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Daniel Dos Santos!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Daniel Dos Santos!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Daniel Dos Santos!
Daniel Dos Santos wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kshitij Singh Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanye Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh Negi comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg - Breathe It In. Banks has chosen I Am Perfection- Cage 9 as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kshitij Singh Negi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanye Banks!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh Negi clinches up against the cage.
Singh Negi manages to pull guard.
Singh Negi wants to sweep here but Banks controlling him for the moment.
Singh Negi pulls Banks in close to his closed guard and prevents Banks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Banks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Singh Negi misses with a hook. Banks ducked under it nicely.
Singh Negi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Banks's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh Negi preventing the sweep.
Banks is trying to control the position but Singh Negi postures up.
Singh Negi looking to sit in guard and control but Banks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Singh Negi tries to strike from the bottom.
Singh Negi tries to strike from the bottom.
Banks distracts Singh Negi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh Negi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks wants to get up but he can't break Singh Negi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to control from the top but Singh Negi keeps moving.
Singh Negi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Singh Negi keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kanye Banks.
Singh Negi has closed the distance and engaged Banks in a clinch.
Banks stops a takedown attempt from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi stalling.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.
Singh Negi jumps into guard, dragging Banks to the mat.
Singh Negi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh Negi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Singh Negi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Singh Negi dives on top into guard.
Singh Negi throwing strikes from guard but Banks blocks nicely.
Singh Negi postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kanye Banks.
Singh Negi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Singh Negi.
Kshitij Singh Negi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh Negi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Banks!
Singh Negi throws a strike aimed at the side of Banks's head but Banks avoids it well.
Singh Negi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Banks's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks is trying to escape the position but Singh Negi is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kshitij Singh Negi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Banks tries to bum rush Singh Negi with a series of wild strikes but Singh Negi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banks blocks a head kick by Singh Negi.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Singh Negi tries for a takedown but Banks manages to get underhooks.
Banks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Banks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Singh Negi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banks walks away with a smile on his face. Singh Negi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Singh Negi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Singh Negi wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
Singh Negi throwing strikes but missing.
Singh Negi wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
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.
Kshitij Singh Negi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Singh Negi misses with a takedown attempt
and Banks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kshitij Singh Negi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Singh Negi blocks it with crossed arms.
Banks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Singh Negi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Singh Negi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singh Negi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Singh Negi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banks is looking to control Singh Negi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banks avoid being mounted?
Singh Negi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to control but Singh Negi postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kshitij Singh Negi.
Singh Negi gets a double leg takedown into Banks's guard.
Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Singh Negi is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Singh Negi.
Banks working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kanye Banks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Singh Negi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a nice body shot.
Singh Negi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh Negi is taking a breather. Banks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kshitij Singh Negi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banks works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kshitij Singh Negi dominated that second round.
That's time! Singh Negi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singh Negi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kshitij Singh Negi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh Negi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Banks is looking to control Singh Negi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banks avoid being mounted?
Singh Negi is looking for a kimura here.
Singh Negi is controlling the pace.
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.
Singh Negi lands strikes from half guard.
Singh Negi controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kshitij Singh Negi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Singh Negi fails with the takedown
and Singh Negi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banks misses the jab.
Banks blocks a head kick by Singh Negi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh Negi. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banks tries to clinch up but Singh Negi circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh Negi drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Singh Negi is defended easily by Banks.
Singh Negi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Singh Negi is looking to land body kicks.
Singh Negi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banks was covering up waiting for the punch and Singh Negi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Banks managing to control the position.
Banks is trying to keep Singh Negi in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kshitij Singh Negi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singh Negi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Kshitij Singh Negi!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Kshitij Singh Negi!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Kshitij Singh Negi!
Kshitij Singh Negi wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Kshitij Singh Negi said '''I am the WILD KING OF BEAST.I don't allow my prey
to escape.'''.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jini Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Easy Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jini Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Easy Win!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Win leaves Park with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Win lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Win misses.
Win feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Park sprawling to the canvas! Park rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Win finish him?!
It looks like Jini Park has been cut.
Jini Park seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Win missing with a left hand there. Park was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
and Win counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Park! He's just covering up as Win starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Easy Win!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fin Downy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernardo comes into the arena with Nyan cat blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Bernardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fin Downy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bernardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Downy swats away the attempt to clinch by Bernardo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bernardo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Downy.
Downy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Downy scoring with some ground and pound.
Bernardo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Downy looking to sit in guard and control but Bernardo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bernardo lands a couple of digs.
Downy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bernardo pushing down on Downy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Downy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bernardo pulls his head out easily.
Downy is looking to escape.
Bernardo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bernardo wants to finish this one by submission but Downy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bernardo.
Bernardo looking for a guillotine from mount but Downy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernardo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leo Bernardo!
A very excited looking Leo Bernardo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Korzen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Der Deror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariusz Korzen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Der Deror!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korzen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Deror darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Deror 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.
Deror thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deror takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Deror throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deror is looking to stall here but Korzen recovers full guard.
Deror trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korzen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Deror misses with the combination.
Korzen avoids the head kick by Deror.
Korzen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deror.
Deror looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korzen shoots in for a takedown but Deror shows good takedown defense.
Deror moves in looking to clinch but Korzen pushes him off.
Deror fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korzen has closed the distance and engaged Deror in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deror misses with an elbow strike.
Deror stalling the fight.
Deror tries to pull guard but Korzen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Korzen stalling the fight.
Korzen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Korzen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Deror postures up.
Korzen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korzen is pulling down on Deror's head. It's preventing any offense from Deror, at least for the moment.
Deror trying to control but Korzen is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korzen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Korzen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deror throws a strike but Korzen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korzen passes Deror's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Deror wants to get back to full guard.
Korzen escapes and gets back to his feet.
Korzen fails with the takedown.
Korzen tries to clinch but Deror moves out of range.
Korzen is breathing heavily.
Deror's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Deror duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Deror as Korzen shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Korzen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deror shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korzen pinned against the cage. Korzen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Deror throws a low kick, looking for Korzen's leg but Korzen calmly moves out of range.
Korzen misses with a takedown attempt - Deror sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Korzen gets tackled into the cage by Deror. Deror maintains the clinch.
Deror wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deror wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Korzen has him pressed against the cage.
Deror changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Korzen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deror on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Korzen. Korzen obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Der Deror will probably get the nod.
That's time! Korzen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Korzen stuffs the takedown attempt from Deror. Deror gets slowly back to his feet.
Korzen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Korzen throws a jab but it's blocked by Deror.
Korzen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deror.
Deror misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korzen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deror shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Korzen's guard.
Deror must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deror gets to his feet. Korzen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Deror dives in and grabs Korzen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korzen pushes down on Deror's head and hops out.
Deror throws a head kick that misses.
Deror is breathing heavily.
Korzen moves in looking to clinch but Deror pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korzen looks to clinch
and Deror counters with a one-two to the body.
Deror leaves Korzen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deror fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mariusz Korzen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Der Deror.
Korzen shoots in looking for a takedown. Deror tries to sprawl out of it but Korzen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deror manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Korzen - that will leave a mark!
Deror gets caught flat footed, as Korzen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Korzen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Korzen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deror fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Korzen misses with the head strike.
Korzen being controlled against the cage.
Korzen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Deror walks away with a smile on his face. Korzen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deror tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mariusz Korzen is winning the standup battle so far.
Deror shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korzen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Deror is fending him off so far but Korzen persists. Nope, Deror circles away and we're back to standing.
Deror pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deror throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korzen keeps the fight on the outside.
Korzen shoots in for a takedown but Deror shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Deror shoots in but no luck this time.
Deror shoots in looking for a takedown but Korzen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deror's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korzen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Korzen. No joy for Deror on that attempt.
Deror gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Korzen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Korzen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Korzen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korzen wants to pass the guard but Deror is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korzen preventing the sweep.
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 Mariusz Korzen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Deror stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deror wants it to stay on the feet.
Deror tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deror misses with a few strikes there.
Deror closes the distance and clinches.
Korzen trying to control the position but instead, Deror has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korzen into the cage.
Korzen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deror looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Korzen is trying to drag Deror to the mat but Deror just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deror jumps into guard, dragging Korzen to the mat.
Deror will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Korzen won't allow Deror to get back to his feet.
Korzen is looking to work some ground and pound but Deror has wrist control.
Deror throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Deror looking for a sweep. Not yet Deror, not yet.
Deror is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Korzen is controlling him.
Korzen 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korzen gets to his feet. Deror looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Korzen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deror.
Some wild striking there from Deror.
Korzen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Korzen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deror displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korzen.
Deror misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korzen rushes Deror and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deror jumps guard and drags Korzen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Deror keeping moving, preventing Korzen from controlling successfully.
Deror is working an open guard so Korzen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Deror drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Deror avoids the strikes from the bottom by Korzen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korzen prevents Deror from improving position.
Korzen parries the strikes from Deror easily there. Deror is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Korzen to escape.
Korzen is trying to control Deror's posture but Deror avoids it.
Deror wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korzen keeps working.
Korzen is trying to buck Deror off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korzen tries to improve position but can't.
Deror decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Der Deror.
I think Deror has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Mariusz Korzen!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Mariusz Korzen!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Mariusz Korzen!
Mariusz Korzen wins by unanimous decision!
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