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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaclav Mika (ranked 4456 p4p, 174 weight class) and Alex Mercier (ranked 4016 p4p, 161 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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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaclav Mika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Mercier !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mika waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercier .
We've been informed that Mercier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mika throws a lazy uppercut
and Mercier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercier throws a hook but Mika blocks it.
Vaclav Mika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Mika misses its intended target.
Mercier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mika seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circling - Mercier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercier misses with an uppercut
and Mika cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mika.
Mika misses the jab.
Mercier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mika throws an overhand right that lands on Mercier 's shoulder, as Mercier tries to avoid the shot.
Mika misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mika scores with a nice head shot.
Mika takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mercier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mika paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mika throwing a counter right hand but Mercier manages to avoid it.
Mika blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mika misses with a body shot.
Mika scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mika throws a lazy right hand but Mercier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mika lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mika is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mika slips under a jab from Mercier .
Mika is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercier .
Mika moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mika.
Mercier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mika backwards.
Mercier has a couple of punches blocked by Mika.
Mercier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mika is keeping busy.
Mercier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mercier is pushing Mika up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Mika.
Mercier looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mika throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mika.
Mika working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mika lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mika.
Mika lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mercier to his knees! Mika keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaclav Mika!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Middle Weight (ranked 480 p4p, 64 weight class) and Bobby Baccalieri (ranked 3257 p4p, 344 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Middle Weight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Baccalieri!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baccalieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight gets a clinch.
Weight lands a body punch.
A short right from Baccalieri on the inside.
Baccalieri tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
Baccalieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baccalieri breaks from the clinch.
Baccalieri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Weight clinches up with Baccalieri and pushes him back against the cage.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baccalieri misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Weight lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Baccalieri.
A short right from Baccalieri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight digs a right hand into Baccalieri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baccalieri's gas tank.
Baccalieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baccalieri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weight eats them both and turns towards Baccalieri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baccalieri throws an overhand right that lands on Weight's shoulder, as Weight tries to avoid the shot.
Weight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baccalieri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weight clinches up with Baccalieri and pushes him back against the cage.
Baccalieri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baccalieri scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weight misses the jab.
Baccalieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weight connects with a body shot.
Weight moves in looking to clinch but Baccalieri pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight drops his hands momentarily and Baccalieri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baccalieri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weight misses with a right hand
and Baccalieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baccalieri.
Weight misses the jab.
Weight tries to clinch
and Baccalieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baccalieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
Baccalieri lands with a light punch inside.
Weight misses with the head strike.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baccalieri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weight lands a right hand.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baccalieri backwards.
Baccalieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight misses with the head strike.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Baccalieri controls the action.
Baccalieri can't break the clinch.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baccalieri prevents a body shot from Weight.
Baccalieri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight prevents Baccalieri from breaking the clinch.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Baccalieri fails to land.
Baccalieri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Baccalieri fails to land.
Weight has Baccalieri pressed against the cage, preventing Baccalieri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baccalieri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight scores with a hook to the body.
Weight is working Baccalieri over against the cage.
Weight tries a body shot but Baccalieri blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Baccalieri fails to land.
Baccalieri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Weight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Baccalieri can turn it around.
Weight prevents Baccalieri from breaking the clinch.
Weight pushes Baccalieri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baccalieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight prevents Baccalieri from breaking the clinch.
Baccalieri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Weight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baccalieri's efforts to push away.
Weight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baccalieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight pushes Baccalieri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baccalieri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Baccalieri fails to land.
Good body shot from Weight.
Baccalieri looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
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 Middle Weight will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
and Baccalieri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weight instigates a clinch.
Baccalieri wants to break free but Weight has control.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Middle Weight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baccalieri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baccalieri blocking some punches.
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Baccalieri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baccalieri wants to get back to striking at distance but Weight won't allow it.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Baccalieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baccalieri.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
Weight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weight misses with some punches.
Baccalieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Baccalieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baccalieri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weight's hands.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baccalieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baccalieri jabs Weight right on the nose. Weight blinks but takes it well.
Weight doesn't manage to clinch there - Baccalieri circles away.
Jab by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri throws a hook but Weight avoids it easily.
As Baccalieri tries to get set, Weight tries to push him back and clinch up but Baccalieri manages to avoid the attempt.
Good exchange - Baccalieri coming out on top.
Baccalieri throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range.
Weight scores with a punch to the head.
Baccalieri lands with an overhand left.
Weight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baccalieri.
Weight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri jabs at Weight's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weight lands the left hand.
Weight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weight moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Baccalieri on the inside.
Weight presses Baccalieri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baccalieri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baccalieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baccalieri misses with some punches.
Baccalieri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight doesn't manage to clinch there - Baccalieri circles away.
Baccalieri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baccalieri scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight darts in trying to clinch
letting Baccalieri counter with a right hand.
Oooooh!!! Weight has knocked Baccalieri down with a huge combo! Weight steps away and waves a wobbly Baccalieri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Baccalieri is rocked!
Weight throws a hook to the side of Baccalieri's head but Baccalieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baccalieri is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Baccalieri throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Weight misses.
Weight wants to clinch.
Baccalieri throws out a counter right but Weight avoids it with no problem.
Weight scores with a hook to the body. Baccalieri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baccalieri misses the shot to the body.
Baccalieri misses with a right hand
and Weight counters with a left to the body.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Baccalieri is out of range.
Baccalieri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baccalieri misses with a left hand
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baccalieri misses with a series of wild punches.
Baccalieri is breathing heavily.
Weight takes one to the side of the head.
Baccalieri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weight 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 Middle Weight will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Baccalieri loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.
Baccalieri cracks Weight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri connects with a body shot that sends Weight's belly button to the back.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baccalieri. Weight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weight moves into the clinch.
Baccalieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baccalieri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baccalieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baccalieri loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.
Baccalieri throws a body shot but no joy.
Baccalieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Baccalieri misses
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weight tries to clinch but Baccalieri moves away
and Weight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weight digs a good body shot into Baccalieri's ribs.
Baccalieri looks to throw the jab but Weight is out of range.
Weight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baccalieri.
Weight throws a nice looking combination but Baccalieri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weight misses with a left hand
and Baccalieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baccalieri with a jab.
Weight throws a body punch but Baccalieri moves out of range.
Baccalieri with a hook.
Weight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight tries to clinch there but Baccalieri circles away.
Weight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baccalieri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Baccalieri has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
Baccalieri blocks a body shot from Weight.
Weight pushes Baccalieri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baccalieri's elbow.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Baccalieri avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Baccalieri misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Weight.
Baccalieri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baccalieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
Baccalieri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Baccalieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight misses with a body shot
and Baccalieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight clinches up with Baccalieri and pushes him back against the cage.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baccalieri's efforts to push away.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weight presses Baccalieri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weight keeps control of Baccalieri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Weight.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
Weight is leaning against Baccalieri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight pushes Baccalieri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weight lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weight drops Baccalieri onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Baccalieri is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
Weight lands a body punch.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weight lands a big right hand that drops Baccalieri! The killer instinct kicks in and Weight finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Weight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
Our winner, Middle Weight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lino Gregorio (ranked 3582 p4p, 287 weight class) and Khalib Nuragomidova (ranked 4263 p4p, 316 weight class). Khalib Nuragomidova has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lino Gregorio!
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, Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorio closes the distance but Nuragomidova moves to the side
and Nuragomidova counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gregorio punching from the bottom.
Nuragomidova wants to pass to mount but Gregorio is defending the position.
Nuragomidova lands strikes from half guard.
Nuragomidova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregorio keeps working.
Gregorio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nuragomidova's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nuragomidova's back!
A lull in the action here.
Nuragomidova is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gregorio slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Even with his hooks in, Gregorio manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Nuragomidova has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gregorio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorio somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Gregorio punches the canvas rather than the man.
Gregorio throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Nuragomidova!
Nuragomidova covering up well under a series of strikes from Gregorio.
Gregorio lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Nuragomidova.
Gregorio throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
I really don't envy Nuragomidova right now.
Gregorio thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Even with his hooks in, Gregorio manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Gregorio trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Even with his hooks in, Gregorio manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorio throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Gregorio missing with strikes from the back.
Gregorio wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping busy.
Gregorio missing with strikes.
Nuragomidova showing good submission defense here.
Gregorio missing with punches from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gregorio controlling the positon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Even with his hooks in, Gregorio manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Gregorio looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova is keeping busy.
Gregorio wants to control the position but Nuragomidova frees himself and scrambles - Gregorio manages to regain control in side control.
Nuragomidova managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gregorio.
Gregorio throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee asks Gregorio politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gregorio prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nuragomidova is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gregorio in side control, throwing shots but Nuragomidova defends.
Gregorio 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.
Gregorio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nuragomidova is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gregorio just content to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gregorio scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorio has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gregorio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuragomidova moves away.
Gregorio walks into a stiff left hand from Nuragomidova.
Gregorio misses with a takedown
and Nuragomidova holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nuragomidova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gregorio shoots in for a double leg but Nuragomidova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nuragomidova has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gregorio is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gregorio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nuragomidova tries to avoid it but Gregorio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nuragomidova to the ground. Nuragomidova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lino Gregorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregorio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gregorio shoots in but no luck this time.
Nuragomidova lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gregorio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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!
Gregorio darts in and clinches Nuragomidova up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lino Gregorio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nuragomidova goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gregorio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nuragomidova counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nuragomidova wants to take a breather but Gregorio is having none of it.
Nuragomidova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nuragomidova seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gregorio wants to get back to his feet.
Gregorio is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorio moves into full guard.
Lino Gregorio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nuragomidova has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gregorio is proving hard to escape from.
Gregorio is looking to stand up but Nuragomidova isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorio trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gregorio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregorio controls Nuragomidova momentarily but Nuragomidova frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gregorio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nuragomidova wants to counter with a clinch but Gregorio pushes him away.
Gregorio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuragomidova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nuragomidova feints the counter takedown.
Gregorio clinches up with Nuragomidova and pushes him back against the cage.
Nuragomidova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gregorio jumps guard but Nuragomidova stands there with Gregorio around his waist. Gregorio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gregorio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nuragomidova avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lino Gregorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorio shoots in and drives through. Nuragomidova sprawls well.
Gregorio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gregorio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nuragomidova avoids it.
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch.
Nuragomidova connects with a single shot there.
Gregorio with a poor takedown
and Nuragomidova counters by moving into the clinch.
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch.
Nuragomidova darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Nuragomidova scores with a four punch combination!
Khalib Nuragomidova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nuragomidova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gregorio is trying to pull guard but Nuragomidova has him pressed against the cage.
Gregorio tries to pull guard but Nuragomidova holds him up against the cage and eventually Gregorio drops back down to his feet.
Gregorio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gregorio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nuragomidova just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gregorio tries to throw a body punch but Nuragomidova avoids it by throwing Gregorio back against the cage.
Nuragomidova tries to break free but Gregorio pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gregorio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gregorio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nuragomidova managing to block the knees to the body from Gregorio.
Nuragomidova lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuragomidova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nuragomidova dips to his left and cracks Gregorio with an uppercut!
Nuragomidova takes a swing at Gregorio's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gregorio.
Despite the aggression on Nuragomidova's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gregorio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuragomidova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gregorio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuragomidova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lino Gregorio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregorio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gregorio shoots for a double leg takedown but Nuragomidova sprawls well. He's pushed Gregorio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gregorio darts in looking for a takedown but Nuragomidova gets double underhooks and turns Gregorio into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gregorio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nuragomidova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuragomidova fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nuragomidova misses with a double jab.
Nuragomidova lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalib Nuragomidova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gregorio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nuragomidova lands with a nice combination. Gregorio backs away looking to recover.
Nuragomidova scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nuragomidova throws a series of strikes that have Gregorio backpedaling.
Nuragomidova feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gregorios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gregorio is rocked!
Gregorio looks for a takedown but Nuragomidova sprawls well.
Nuragomidova lands with an uppercut that bounces Gregorio off the cage and back into range.
A punch combination from Nuragomidova misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregorio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nuragomidova sprawls well. Nuragomidova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gregorio gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gregorio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nuragomidova might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nuragomidova throws a series of punches but Gregorio avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Nuragomidova. Those never looked like landing.
Nuragomidova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gregorio at a distance.
Nuragomidova lands a jab.
Gregorio dives in for a single leg takedown but Nuragomidova sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lino Gregorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuragomidova jabs Gregorio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Nuragomidova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gregorio throws a quick counter head kick but Nuragomidova was just out of range.
Nuragomidova moves out of range of the body kick from Gregorio.
Nuragomidova changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nuragomidova moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Gregorio misses.
Nuragomidova throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregorio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gregorio dodges the punch combination from Nuragomidova.
Gregorio fails with the takedown
and Nuragomidova counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gregorio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nuragomidova backwards.
Nuragomidova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregorios head.
Nuragomidova pushes Gregorio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova is leaning against Gregorio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nuragomidova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Nuragomidova as Gregorio shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuragomidova thuds his right hand into Gregorio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nuragomidova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nuragomidova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Gregorio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nuragomidova throws a series of punches but Gregorio avoids them all with ease.
Gregorio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khalib Nuragomidova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nuragomidova lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gregorio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gregorio seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Nuragomidova shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gregorio is backing up but Nuragomidova catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gregorio covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Nuragomidova Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalib Nuragomidova!
Khalib Nuragomidova was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magyan Murko (ranked 3595 p4p, 377 weight class) and Akio Kurosaki (ranked 4311 p4p, 430 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magyan Murko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akio Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murko throws a leg kick but Kurosaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
And Kurosaki responds with a good body kick, but Murko manages to step out the way in time.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Murko misses.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Murko moved out of range.
Murko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kurosaki blocks a leg kick.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab from Murko.
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki moves out of range as Murko strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kurosaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurosaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kurosaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Murko scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick from Murko misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a good low kick that Murko was not able to check.
Murko misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Kurosaki ducks right into an uppercut from Murko.
Murko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
A big left from Murko misses.
Kurosaki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Murko checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Murko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kurosaki under the eye.
Murko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murko lands a nice looking body kick.
Murko throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurosaki finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Murko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurosaki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki connects with a leg kick. Murko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kurosaki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Murko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kurosaki thinks about the counter body kick.
Kurosaki takes one to the chin there.
Donk. Murko catches Kurosaki right on the button with a cross.
Murko lands a jab to Kurosaki's midsection.
Kurosaki lands a body shot.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Murko is looking to counter punch.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murko.
Murko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kurosaki walks into a straight right hand from Murko.
Murko lunges at Kurosaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kurosaki's hand.
Murko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a nice body kick.
Murko misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurosaki lands a big head kick that sends Murko to the canvas! Kurosaki follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Kurosaki!
Akio Kurosaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beta Knox (ranked 1484 p4p, 159 weight class) and David Paddington (ranked 2456 p4p, 222 weight class). Knox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't. Paddington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Broken - Next time around kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Paddington!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paddington.
Paddington shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Paddington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox throws a jab when Paddington was well out of range.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Paddington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paddington gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Knox regains guard.
Paddington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paddington manages to get himself to full guard.
Knox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paddington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knox throwing strikes from guard but Paddington blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paddington looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paddington's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddington working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
Paddington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
Knox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paddington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knox wants to control from the top but Paddington keeps moving.
Knox passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Knox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paddington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knox pulls his head out easily.
Knox thows a huge punch but Paddington dodges it nicely.
Knox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knox lands a nice short elbow.
Knox is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knox has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Knox is stalling here. Paddington is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Knox seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Paddington has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Knox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knox tries to get out of the position.
Paddington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knox has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox is looking to regain half guard here but Paddington keeps moving and retains side control.
Knox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paddington is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.
Knox is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paddington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paddington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paddington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paddington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paddington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knox gets full guard.
Knox has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Paddington has passed into side control.
Knox wants to control but Paddington postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Paddington will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paddington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paddington fails with a takedown attempt.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Paddington's head back.
Knox throws the left hand but Paddington avoids the punch easily.
Knox moves out of range as Paddington strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paddington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paddington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Paddington is out of range.
Jab by Knox.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paddington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paddington lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Paddington moves away and avoids it.
Knox defending well as Paddington loads up on a big left hand.
Knox throws a jab when Paddington was well out of range.
Paddington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Paddington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paddington throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Paddington looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
Paddington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox throws a body punch but Paddington moves out of range.
Beta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Paddington ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox throws a body punch but Paddington moves out of range.
Paddington misses with a series of wild punches.
Paddington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Beta Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Paddington scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Beta Knox has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Paddington moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Paddington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paddington scores with a body shot.
Paddington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paddington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Paddington counters with a nice body shot.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Paddington misses.
Paddington lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Paddington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paddington throws out the jab.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paddington.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Paddington lands a head shot.
Paddington misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Paddington coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox misses with a hook
and Paddington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paddington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paddington fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Paddington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Paddington counters with a straight right hand.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paddington to score with a decent uppercut.
Paddington lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paddington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paddington avoids the body shot from Knox.
Paddington throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws the left hand but Paddington avoids the punch easily.
Paddington slips under a jab.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paddingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox connects with a right hand. Paddington shakes it off.
Paddington stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox blocks a jab.
No joy there for Paddington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paddington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Paddington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paddington connects with a looping right hand.
Paddington tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Paddington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Beta Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Paddington ducks down to avoid it.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Paddington is out of range.
Paddington lands with a right hand.
Paddington thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Paddington swings widly with a right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paddington misses with a hook.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paddington counters with a one-two to the body.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Paddington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
Paddington slips a jab from Knox.
Paddington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox looks to throw the jab but Paddington is out of range.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Paddington.
As Paddington backs away, Knox returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paddington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Paddington is out of range.
Paddington tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paddington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
David Paddington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Paddington.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Paddington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox misses with a hook. Paddington ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Paddington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paddington looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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!
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Paddington's head back.
Paddington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Paddington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Paddington blocks it.
Paddington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Paddington counters with a nice uppercut.
Paddington swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paddington misses with a body shot.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Paddington tries to counter by closing the distance.
Paddington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Paddington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Paddington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knox defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Paddington moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Paddington misses with a right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Paddington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Paddington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paddington has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Paddington scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Paddington throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Paddington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knox misses with a body shot.
David Paddington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Paddington.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paddington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Paddington finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paddington ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Paddington. Those never looked like landing.
Paddington misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paddington closes the distance and clinches.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Paddington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paddington pulls guard effortlessly.
Knox throwing strikes from guard but Paddington blocks nicely.
Paddington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paddington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paddington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knox distracts Paddington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Paddington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paddington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Paddington!
David Paddington seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Gracie (ranked 2747 p4p, 136 weight class) and Albert Sure (ranked 4458 p4p, 202 weight class). Albert Sure has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrigo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Sure!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sure.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sure throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Sure throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sure won't be happy with that.
Sure is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gracie is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sure looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gracie gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sure is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gracie lets go of the hold and Sure can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Gracie!
Our winner, Rodrigo Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Kueller (ranked 1762 p4p, 83 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 2740 p4p, 119 weight class). Hogan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Real American. Hulk Hogan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Kueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan tries to clinch but Kueller is having none of it.
A left and a right from Kueller both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Kueller lands a big shot that drops Hogan! Can he finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kueller wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Hogan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hogan has his hands on Kueller's head, controlling the position.
Kueller throwing strikes from guard but Hogan blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kueller looking to pass the guard.
Kueller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kueller trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kueller is working Hogan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That has opened up Hulk Hogan's cut even more.
Kueller throws an elbow that misses. Hogan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kueller's guard. Nice move by Hogan!
Hogan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hogan postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kueller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kueller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hogan postures up in Kueller's guard and throws a big left but Kueller blocks it.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Kueller keeps moving.
Kueller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hogan.
Kueller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kueller's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hogan trying to control but Kueller is working from the bottom.
Kueller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kueller keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Kueller is trying to keep Hogan in close.
Kueller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hogan manages to get himself to full guard.
Kueller wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kueller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hogan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hogan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hogan!
Kueller is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Holding Cell, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hogan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kueller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan cracks Kueller with a big elbow.
Hogan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kueller some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Kueller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hogan walks into a stiff left hand from Kueller.
The cut above Hulk Hogan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kueller slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kueller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch but Kueller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kueller is looking for a counter combo.
Kueller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kueller drops Hogan with a left right combo! Kueller follows him down to the ground into side control.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hulk Hogan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benjamin Kueller!
A pretty intense looking Benjamin Kueller took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Hulk Hogan was interviewed post fight and said 'Good going, brother!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Carlitto (ranked 2109 p4p, 115 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 2415 p4p, 123 weight class). Carlitto comes to the cage accompanied by Painkiller. Diego Carlitto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Carlitto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlitto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carlitto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lalla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlitto tries to avoid it but Lalla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlitto to the ground. Carlitto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carlitto throws a series of punches but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla dives in for a single leg takedown but Carlitto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lalla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carlitto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown. Carlitto tries to sprawl out of it but Lalla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carlitto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlitto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego Carlitto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Some wild striking there from Carlitto.
Lalla looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carlitto pulls Lalla in close to his closed guard and prevents Lalla from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carlitto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carlitto in particular looking to stall.
Carlitto continues to stall.
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.
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Carlitto controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carlitto trying to control the pace.
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carlitto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lalla checks a leg kick.
Lalla is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carlitto as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carlitto misses with a series of wild punches.
Carlitto looks to land a combination but Lalla avoids it well.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Carlitto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lalla closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carlitto's guard.
Lalla being controlled here momentarily.
Carlitto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Carlitto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carlitto tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Carlitto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Carlitto gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carlitto misses with a two punch combination.
Lalla shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Carlitto wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Carlitto moves into full guard.
Carlitto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Carlitto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carlitto manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Carlitto's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlitto is controlling Lalla's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlitto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lalla has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Carlitto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carlitto gets back to half guard.
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carlitto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carlitto is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.
That's two 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.
Carlitto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Carlitto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back!
Carlitto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Carlitto is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lalla tries to escape but Carlitto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Carlitto biding his time, controlling Lalla.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Carlitto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown. Carlitto tries to sprawl out of it but Lalla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carlitto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lalla gets the takedown into side control.
Carlitto sneaks back into half guard.
Carlitto tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Carlitto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Carlitto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carlitto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
Carlitto keeping hold of Lalla's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlitto tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Carlitto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carlitto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lalla has passed into side control.
Carlitto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Carlitto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carlitto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carlitto wants to get back to full guard.
Carlitto is controlling Lalla's trapped leg to prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.
Carlitto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back!
Carlitto controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Carlitto.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Carlitto.
That's four 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.
Lalla tries to roll but Carlitto sticks to his back.
Carlitto controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Carlitto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carlitto 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Carlitto!
A relieved looking Diego Carlitto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Snake Duanesboy (ranked 140 p4p, 19 weight class) and Henrique Gusmao (ranked 1537 p4p, 164 weight class). Henrique Gusmao has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Snake Duanesboy's chin.
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snake Duanesboy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henrique Gusmao!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duanesboy staying out of range there.
Gusmao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Gusmao.
Gusmao has managed to clinch.
Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duanesboy is looking to break free of the clinch but Gusmao has double underhooks.
Gusmao keeps control of Duanesboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside.
Duanesboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duanesboy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gusmao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duanesboy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gusmao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gusmao lunges at Duanesboy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duanesboy's hand.
Duanesboy misses with a straight right.
Gusmao lands a jab to the nose.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gusmao throws a body punch but Duanesboy moves out of range.
Duanesboy ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duanesboy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gusmao scores with a shot to the body.
Duanesboy tests Gusmao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gusmao lands with a cross.
Duanesboy lands a jab.
Gusmao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duanesboy momentarily.
Gusmao misses with a body shot
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Duanesboy slips under a jab from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a hook but Duanesboy blocks it.
Gusmao takes a swing at Duanesboy's ribcage but misses.
Gusmao misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duanesboy misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely.
Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Duanesboy misses the target.
The fighters circling - Duanesboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duanesboy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gusmao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duanesboy scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gusmao misses with a double jab.
Duanesboy is looking to counter punch.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body.
Gusmao has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Duanesboy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gusmao.
Duanesboy misses the jab.
Gusmao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duanesboy defending well as Gusmao loads up on a big left hand.
Gusmao digs a good body shot into Duanesboy's ribs.
Duanesboy avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Duanesboy is looking to counter punch.
Gusmao with a hook.
Gusmao misses with a right hand
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Duanesboy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duanesboy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Duanesboy clinches.
Duanesboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duanesboy walks into a stiff left hand from Gusmao.
Gusmao swings for the body but Duanesboy moves out of range.
Duanesboy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duanesboy misses with an uppercut. Gusmao saw that one coming.
Duanesboy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusmao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Duanesboy.
Gusmao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duanesboy manages to avoid it.
Duanesboy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gusmao tries to clinch up but Duanesboy circles away and keeps his distance.
Duanesboy misses with a straight right.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Duanesboy.
Jab from Gusmao.
Gusmao loads up on a big right hand but Duanesboy slips the punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gusmao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duanesboy's efforts to push away.
Duanesboy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gusmao has him pressed against the cage.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Duanesboy controls his hands.
Duanesboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gusmao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duanesboy under the eye.
Duanesboy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duanesboy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gusmao misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duanesboy throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao swats away the attempt to clinch by Duanesboy.
Gusmao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duanesboy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Duanesboy ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao.
Duanesboy circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Gusmao.
Duanesboy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Duanesboy darts in and clinches Gusmao up against the cage.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Duanesboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gusmao throws a jab when Duanesboy was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duanesboy is looking to clinch.
Gusmao swings widly with a right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duanesboy throws out the jab.
Duanesboy swats away the attempt to clinch by Gusmao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henrique Gusmao will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Duanesboy is just out of range.
Duanesboy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Duanesboy doesn't manage to clinch there - Gusmao circles away.
Gusmao throws a poor cross that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gusmao misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Gusmao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duanesboy doesn't seem phased though.
Gusmao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Henrique Gusmao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duanesboy thuds his right hand into Gusmao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Duanesboy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gusmao momentarily.
Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
and Gusmao counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Duanesboy! He's just covering up as Gusmao starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao is the new featherweight champion!
Henrique Gusmao decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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