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SyFi 132 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Bapp (ranked 14951 p4p, 662 weight class) and Damagon Enchărya (ranked 22864 p4p, 700 weight class). Enchărya is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blaxcaliber. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scotty Bapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damagon Enchărya!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bapp connects with a crisp jab.
Enchărya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Enchărya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enchărya looks to score with a jab to the body but Bapp is just out of range.
Bapp misses with a two punch combination.
Enchărya steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Scotty Bapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enchărya.
A punch lands to the side of Enchărya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Enchărya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bapp counters with a straight right hand.
Bapp digs a good hook to Enchărya's body.
Enchărya moves out of range of the leg kick from Bapp.
Bapp throws a shot from downtown. Enchărya moves away and avoids it.
Enchărya steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Enchărya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bapp throws a big shot that misses.
Bapp scores with a jab. Enchărya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Bapp misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bapp throws a body punch but Enchărya moves out of range.
Enchărya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Enchărya looks to land a right hand but Bapp moved out of range.
Bapp connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Enchărya moves out of range as Bapp strikes.
Bapp connects with a single shot there.
Enchărya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Enchărya misses with a kick to the body
and Bapp counters with a stiff right hand.
Enchărya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left and a right from Bapp both land. Nice combination.
Bapp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bapp connects with a body shot.
Bapp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bapp throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bapp moves out of range of the body kick from Enchărya.
Bapp swings for the body but Enchărya moves out of range.
Enchărya tries a quick counter leg kick but Bapp is wise to it.
Enchărya clinches up against the cage.
Bapp lands an uppercut.
Enchărya blocking some punches.
Bapp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bapp blocking some punches.
Enchărya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bapp's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Enchărya.
Bapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bapp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bapp has a couple of punches blocked by Enchărya.
Enchărya tries a body shot but Bapp blocks it.
Enchărya misses with a body punch.
Enchărya prevents Bapp from breaking the clinch.
Bapp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Enchărya prevents a body shot from Bapp.
Bapp gets through Enchărya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bapp working hard to break the clinch.
Bapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Enchărya uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enchărya.
Enchărya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bapp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bapp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bapp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Enchărya misses with the head strike.
Enchărya tries to throw a body punch but Bapp avoids it by throwing Enchărya back against the cage.
Enchărya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bapp backwards.
Enchărya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enchărya misses with a body punch.
Enchărya lands a left hand.
Bapp can't find room to land a body shot as Enchărya controls the action.
Enchărya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bapp has a couple of punches blocked by Enchărya.
Enchărya takes a shot to the head.
Enchărya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enchărya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bapp backwards.
Enchărya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Enchărya can't find room to land a body shot as Bapp controls the action.
Enchărya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enchărya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bapp can't find room to land a body shot as Enchărya controls the action.
Enchărya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enchărya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bapp.
Enchărya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bapp or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enchărya lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Enchărya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Enchărya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Enchărya.
Bapp scores with a shot to the side of Enchărya's head.
Enchărya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bapp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enchărya's elbow.
Enchărya lands with a short shot to the head.
Bapp tries to throw a body punch but Enchărya avoids it by throwing Bapp back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bapp.
Bapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Enchărya.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enchărya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bapp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Enchărya.
Bapp misses with the head strike.
Enchărya tries to throw a body punch but Bapp avoids it by throwing Enchărya back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bapp dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bapp looks to land a combination. Enchărya sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Enchărya lands a slapping body shot.
Bapp goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Enchărya throws a body shot but no joy.
Bapp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bapp throws out a loose jab but Enchărya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bapp loads up on a big right hand but Enchărya slips the punch.
Bapp slips a straight right by Enchărya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Bapp.
Bapp lands a jab to the nose.
Enchărya throws a shot from downtown. Bapp moves away and avoids it.
Bapp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bapp avoids the body shot from Enchărya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bapp has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Enchărya.
Bapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Enchărya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bapp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Bapp has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Enchărya misses with a right hand
and Bapp counters with a stiff right hand.
Enchărya slips a straight right by Bapp.
Enchărya loads up on a big right hand but Bapp slips the punch.
Bapp connects with a single shot there.
Good exchange - Bapp coming out on top.
Bapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Enchărya takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Enchărya misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enchărya misses with a leg kick
and Bapp counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enchărya tries to clinch
and Bapp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bapp throws a nice looking combination but Enchărya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Enchărya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Enchărya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bapp throws an overhand right that lands on Enchărya's shoulder, as Enchărya tries to avoid the shot.
Bapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enchărya moves away.
Enchărya shapes to counter with a head kick.
Enchărya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bapp.
Scotty Bapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Enchărya throws a body shot but no joy.
Enchărya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bapp rather than just go for the knockout.
Bapp misses with an uppercut.
Bapp staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Enchărya.
Enchărya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Enchărya misses with a shot to the body
and Bapp counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bapp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bapp throws a series of punches but Enchărya avoids them all with ease.
Bapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enchărya misses with a jab to the body
and Bapp counters with a left to the body.
Enchărya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Enchărya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bapp throws a head kick that misses.
Enchărya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bapp. That did some damage!
Bapp swings for the body but Enchărya moves out of range.
Enchărya only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Enchărya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Enchărya throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Enchărya just misses with a punch to the body.
Bapp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Bapp misses
and Enchărya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bapp misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Enchărya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bapp thuds his right hand into Enchărya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bapp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bapp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Enchărya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Bapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Enchărya steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Enchărya looks to land a combination but Bapp avoids it well.
Bapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enchărya manages to avoid it.
Bapp looks to land a right hand but Enchărya moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bapp dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Enchărya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bapp.
Bapp jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Enchărya avoids the body shot from Bapp.
Bapp thuds his right hand into Enchărya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bapp misses with a body shot.
Enchărya slips a straight right by Bapp.
Bapp lands a nice hook to Enchărya's body. Enchărya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bapp lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bapp misses with a low kick.
Enchărya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bapp moves out of range as Enchărya strikes.
Bapp lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Bapp misses
and Enchărya counters with a straight right hand.
Bapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enchărya lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bapp takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enchărya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bapp works the jab nicely.
Enchărya tries to land a front kick but Bapp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enchărya.
It seemed like Enchărya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Enchărya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Enchărya lands a front kick.
Enchărya throws a looping overhand right but Bapp ducks down to avoid it.
Enchărya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Damagon Enchărya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Bapp catches Enchărya right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Bapp.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enchărya tried to score with a low kick but Bapp checks it.
Bapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Enchărya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bapp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Enchărya.
Enchărya throws out a loose jab but Bapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enchărya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Enchărya moves into the clinch.
Bapp blocks an uppercut.
Bapp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Enchărya can do to turn this around?
Enchărya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bapp blocks an uppercut.
Enchărya lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bapp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bapp blocking some punches.
Enchărya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enchărya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Enchărya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Enchărya lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Enchărya.
A head punch on the inside from Bapp fails to land.
Enchărya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bapp backwards.
Still in the clinch, Enchărya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Enchărya lands a hook to the side of the head.
Enchărya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damagon Enchărya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bapp has a couple of punches blocked by Enchărya.
Bapp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Enchărya backwards.
Bapp misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Enchărya.
Enchărya lands a nice uppercut.
Bapp misses with some punches.
A short left from Enchărya.
Enchărya lands with a light punch inside.
Bapp is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enchărya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bapp backwards.
Oh Bapp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Enchărya works on Bapp's body with a couple of short punches.
Enchărya scores with a hook to the body.
Enchărya lands a shot to the body.
Enchărya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Enchărya scores with a shoulder strike.
Enchărya lands a big right hand that drops Bapp! The killer instinct kicks in and Enchărya finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Enchărya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damagon Enchărya!
After winning the bout, Damagon Enchărya thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspektor Dee (ranked 22744 p4p, 578 weight class) and Yulian Vyacheslavovich (ranked 22985 p4p, 588 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yulian Vyacheslavovich!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vyacheslavovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Dee misses its target.
Vyacheslavovich misses with a low kick as Dee jumps back.
It looked like Dee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vyacheslavovich.
Vyacheslavovich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vyacheslavovich looks to throw the jab but Dee is out of range.
Vyacheslavovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vyacheslavovich fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Dee misses the target.
Dee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dee punishes Vyacheslavovich's body with a nice straight punch.
Dee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vyacheslavovich throws an overhand right that lands on Dee's shoulder, as Dee tries to avoid the shot.
Vyacheslavovich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee moves out of range of the strikes.
Vyacheslavovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vyacheslavovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dee.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Dee lands a jab to Vyacheslavovich's midsection.
Dee throws a right hand that Vyacheslavovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Vyacheslavovich also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vyacheslavovich manages to avoid it.
Vyacheslavovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dee throws a big shot that misses.
Vyacheslavovich wants to clinch up but Dee keeps it at a distance.
Dee avoids the head kick by Vyacheslavovich.
Vyacheslavovich scores with a jab. Dee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Inspektor Dee has been cut.
Dee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vyacheslavovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Vyacheslavovich slips under a jab from Dee.
Dee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Dee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vyacheslavovich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vyacheslavovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vyacheslavovich misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vyacheslavovich's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee throws a right and a left that Vyacheslavovich avoids nicely.
Vyacheslavovich misses with a looping right.
Dee slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Vyacheslavovich.
Dee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vyacheslavovich has time to react.
Dee fails to land with a series of punches.
As Dee backs off Vyacheslavovich throws a huge counter combo but Dee manages to avoid it all.
Dee throws a jab when Vyacheslavovich was well out of range.
Vyacheslavovich is looking to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vyacheslavovich.
A big right from Vyacheslavovich misses.
Vyacheslavovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dee dodges the punch combination from Vyacheslavovich.
Dee cracks Vyacheslavovich with a good jab.
Dee walks into a left hand.
Dee is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vyacheslavovich goes for a small jab and connects. Now Vyacheslavovich goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Dee stumbles back but Vyacheslavovich runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Dee to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Dee will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yulian Vyacheslavovich!
Yulian Vyacheslavovich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmu Tenno Hantei (ranked 3183 p4p, 153 weight class) and Orc Mismash (ranked 5037 p4p, 201 weight class). Hantei comes to the cage accompanied by Triarii - Emperor Of The Sun. Mismash comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Level 90 Elite Tauren Chieftain - Power of the Horde kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmu Tenno Hantei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orc Mismash!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mismash 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 Jimmu Tenno Hantei has been cut.
Mismash fails to land with a series of punches.
Hantei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mismash misses with a few strikes there.
Hantei throws a hook but Mismash blocks it.
Hantei has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mismash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Hantei - just one landing.
Mismash's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mismash duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mismash throws a left that rocks Hantei and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mismash dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Hantei regain composure!
Hantei is rocked!
Jimmu Tenno Hantei's cut is getting worse.
Mismash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mismash working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Hantei is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hantei is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hantei seems to have got his legs back now.
Hantei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mismash wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mismash lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mismash working the ground and pound but Hantei is defending the strikes.
Mismash throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantei is trying to control Mismash's posture but Mismash avoids it.
An elbow from Mismash crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Mismash crashes against the mat.
Mismash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hantei striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The strikes coming from Mismash are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mismash scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hantei to see if he's OK.
Mismash in side control, throwing shots but Hantei defends.
Hantei managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mismash.
Mismash postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mismash lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hantei down.
Jimmu Tenno Hantei's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mismash throws a strike aimed at the side of Hantei's head but Hantei avoids it well.
Mismash in side control, throwing shots but Hantei defends.
Mismash working away.
Hantei is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mismash throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hantei can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hantei managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mismash.
Mismash in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jeez, Jimmu Tenno Hantei's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimmu Tenno Hantei's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Orc Mismash!
Orc Mismash made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'ME SMASH!'.
The defeated Jimmu Tenno Hantei had this to say: 'Being brave means to know something is scary, difficult, and dangerous, and doing it anyway, because the possibility of winning the fight is worth the chance of losing it.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Krnacova (ranked 3961 p4p, 459 weight class) and Willy Brandon (ranked 6968 p4p, 600 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willy Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brandon but Brandon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krnacova closes the distance and clinches up with Brandon, looking for a takedown. Krnacova pushes Brandon against the cage but Brandon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krnacova scores with a takedown into Brandon's guard.
Krnacova stays in close to Brandon's body and controls the position.
Brandon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krnacova's guard.
Krnacova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon throwing strikes but missing.
Brandon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krnacova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
I've been told that Brandon has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Brandon wants to stand but Krnacova is controlling his posture from full guard.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brandon trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Brandon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brandon is looking to work some ground and pound but Krnacova has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon won't allow Krnacova to sweep him here.
Brandon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandon is one step ahead there.
Brandon throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandon is one step ahead there.
Brandon stands up over Krnacova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandon is one step ahead there.
Brandon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brandon preventing the sweep.
Krnacova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brandon controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Krnacova has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Krnacova connects with a couple of short punches.
Brandon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Krnacova 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.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Brandon looking to control.
Krnacova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krnacova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krnacova landing some decent shots from guard.
Krnacova is working Brandon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova advances position into side control!
Brandon is looking to reverse the position.
Krnacova trying to control the action but Brandon is working from the bottom.
Brandon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Krnacova working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Krnacova tries to score with some ground and pound. Brandon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova throws a strike aimed at the side of Brandon's head but Brandon avoids it well.
Krnacova lands an elbow.
Brandon can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova dominated that round.
That's time! Krnacova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Krnacova feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Krnacova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brandon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krnacova is one step ahead there.
Brandon has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Krnacova stands up over Brandon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krnacova connects with a couple of short punches.
Brandon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krnacova manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Brandon controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova managing to control the position.
Brandon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krnacova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krnacova wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brandon preventing the sweep.
Brandon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandon wants to stand but Krnacova has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brandon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandon sprawls well. Brandon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krnacova gets slowly back to his feet.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brandon but Brandon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brandon cracks Krnacova with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova shoots in but Brandon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Krnacova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon lands a jab.
Brandon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Brandon preventing the sweep.
Brandon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krnacova is keeping the position for now.
Krnacova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krnacova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brandon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krnacova looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brandon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Krnacova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brandon on the ground.
Brandon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Krnacova is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brandon jumps into side control!
Krnacova tries to buck Brandon off but Brandon is having none of it.
Brandon cracks Krnacova with a big right hand but Krnacova just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krnacova keeps working.
Krnacova regains half guard.
Krnacova is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krnacova defending well though.
Brandon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krnacova tries to roll over but Brandon keeps him under control.
Krnacova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Krnacova tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brandon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krnacova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krnacova is looking to sweep but instead, Brandon has passed into half guard.
Krnacova is looking to improve his position.
Krnacova wants to control but Brandon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krnacova gets back to full guard.
Krnacova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Brandon controlling him for the moment.
Brandon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krnacova is trying to keep Brandon in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Brandon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Krnacova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brandon catches Krnacova with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown but Brandon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandon throws out a counter right but Krnacova avoids it with no problem.
Brandon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krnacova counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Krnacova.
Krnacova thows a huge punch but Brandon dodges it nicely.
Brandon is looking to control Krnacova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandon avoid being mounted?
Krnacova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Krnacova stalling away here and it's allowed Brandon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krnacova throws a big right hand that misses.
Krnacova trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom.
Brandon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Brandon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Krnacova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krnacova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandon manages to get himself to full guard.
Brandon controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.
Krnacova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krnacova trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brandon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Brandon controlling him for the moment.
Felix Krnacova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krnacova works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brandon wants to pass the guard but Krnacova is keeping the position.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandon throwing strikes but missing.
Krnacova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brandon tries to strike from the bottom.
Krnacova chips away with some ground and pound.
Krnacova is stalling in the full guard.
Krnacova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Brandon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krnacova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krnacova won't allow Brandon to sweep him here.
Brandon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krnacova.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandon has wrist control.
Krnacova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krnacova trying to move into half guard but instead Brandon has managed to sweep!
Krnacova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brandon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krnacova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brandon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brandon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krnacova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brandon.
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krnacova working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krnacova is defended easily by Brandon.
Brandon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Felix Krnacova.
I think Krnacova 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Krnacova!
During a confident post fight interview, Felix Krnacova thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Facundo Galley (ranked 2489 p4p, 284 weight class) and Roy Jones Gracie (ranked 1832 p4p, 216 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Facundo Galley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Jones Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Facundo Galley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galley throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Galley throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Galley only half commits.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Jab by Galley.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Galley.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Galley as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Galley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galley continues to drive forward.
Facundo Galley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Jones Gracie.
Galley slips under a jab from Gracie.
Galley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Galley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galley loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Galley misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Galley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Galley misses the target.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galley manages to avoid it.
Galley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Galley defends it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Galley, as that shot connected.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Galley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Galley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Galley throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Galley's guard.
Galley kicks Gracie off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galley throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Galley only half commits.
Gracie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Galley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Galley to counter with a crisp jab.
Galley looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Galley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Galley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie shoots in but Galley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Galley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Galley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Galley.
Galley lands a big right hand that sends Gracie crashing to the mat! Galley stays standing though and waves Gracie back to his feet!
Gracie is rocked!
Galley throws an uppercut from hell that sends Gracie clean off his feet! He's out cold! Galley stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Facundo Galley!
During a confident post fight interview, Facundo Galley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Tama Ginty (ranked 3228 p4p, 401 weight class) and Violence Tyler (ranked 3759 p4p, 442 weight class). Tama Ginty comes to the cage accompanied by Wear Your Love Like Heaven. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conrad Tama Ginty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Violence Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tama Ginty throws a looping overhand right but Tyler ducks down to avoid it.
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tama Ginty lands with a right hand.
Tyler takes one to the chin there.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler throws a right and a left that Tama Ginty avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyler throws out a leg kick but Tama Ginty moves out of range and Tyler only half commits.
Tama Ginty throws a wild body kick that Tyler sees coming a mile off.
Tyler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama Ginty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy body kick from Tama Ginty
so Tyler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tama Ginty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyler.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler stopping the sweep attempt from Tama Ginty.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Tama Ginty blocks nicely.
Tama Ginty is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tyler wants to control from the top but Tama Ginty keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tama Ginty haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.
Tama Ginty is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tama Ginty swings for the body but Tyler moves out of range.
Tama Ginty misses the shot to the body.
Tyler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tama Ginty throws out the jab.
Tyler takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Tama Ginty moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tama Ginty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyler misses with a hook to the body
enabling Tama Ginty to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Tyler.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Tyler's ribcage but misses.
Tyler with the counter takedown but Tama Ginty avoids it easily.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Tama Ginty avoids them all with ease.
Tama Ginty was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tama Ginty lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyler off the cage and back into range.
Tyler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tama Ginty.
Tyler misses with an uppercut
and Tama Ginty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty misses with a shot to the body
and Tyler counters with an inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty misses with a straight left.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Tyler avoids it easily.
Tyler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tama Ginty defends it well.
Tyler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Tyler.
Tyler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conrad Tama Ginty is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyler tries to bum rush Tama Ginty with a series of wild strikes but Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tama Ginty half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tama Ginty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tama Ginty lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tama Ginty misses with a body kick.
Tyler looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tama Ginty throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama Ginty connects with a solid leg kick.
Tama Ginty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyler can do to turn this around?
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyler is just out of range.
Tama Ginty jabs Tyler right on the nose. Tyler blinks but takes it well.
Tyler avoids the body shot from Tama Ginty.
It seemed like Tyler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tama Ginty blocks a jab.
Tyler slips a jab from Tama Ginty.
Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Tyler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler avoids a kick to the body.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tama Ginty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyler.
Tama Ginty looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tyler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tama Ginty to score with a decent uppercut.
Tyler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tyler duly obliges.
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!
Tama Ginty closes the distance and pushes Tyler back into the cage.
Tyler pushes off an throws an elbow but Tama Ginty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to break the clinch but Tama Ginty is controlling the position.
Tama Ginty lands a nice uppercut.
Tama Ginty lands a right hand.
Tama Ginty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tama Ginty struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyler controls his hands.
Good body shot from Tama Ginty.
Tyler wants to stall.
Tama Ginty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
Tama Ginty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tama Ginty.
Nice body punch from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyler's elbow.
Tama Ginty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty avoids the elbow strike from Tyler, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Tama Ginty on the inside.
A short left from Tama Ginty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tama Ginty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tama Ginty lands a shoulder strike.
Tyler effectively controlling the action here.
Conrad Tama Ginty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Tyler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but Tyler avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
Tama Ginty gets through Tyler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty misses with the head strike.
Tyler prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
A short body shot lands from Tama Ginty as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tama Ginty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tama Ginty scores with a hook.
Tama Ginty misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Tyler misses with a straight left.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tama Ginty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tama Ginty blocks the body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama Ginty throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler connects with a solid leg kick.
Tama Ginty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tyler finds it's way round the side to connect with Tama Ginty's head.
Tama Ginty connects with a right hand. Tyler shakes it off.
Tyler shoots and misses
and Tama Ginty counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tama Ginty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyler misses the body punch
and Tama Ginty counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tyler! Tama Ginty lets Tyler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tyler is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Tama Ginty misses its intended target.
A jab from Tyler misses.
Tama Ginty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tyler.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Tama Ginty.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can Tama Ginty finish him?
Tyler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tama Ginty misses the jab.
Tyler seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tama Ginty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tama Ginty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws an off balance right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyler as he connects with a hook.
Tyler staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Tyler misses.
Tama Ginty is looking to score with low kicks.
Tyler throws an off balance right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tama Ginty as Tyler shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Tyler.
Tama Ginty throws a sloppy head kick and Tyler moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Tama Ginty's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Tama Ginty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tama Ginty scores with a jab to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyler.
Tyler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tama Ginty misses the target.
Violence Tyler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Conrad Tama Ginty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Tama Ginty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyler throws out a counter right but Tama Ginty avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tama Ginty, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
Conrad Tama Ginty 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Asznee (ranked 1269 p4p, 180 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 1190 p4p, 167 weight class). Asznee comes to the cage accompanied by The Game. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Asznee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStafferson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asznee's half guard.
McStafferson is trying for a kimura here. Asznee looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McStafferson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaz McStafferson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 763 p4p, 120 weight class) and Glady Shinker (ranked 1300 p4p, 206 weight class). Kuwabara comes to the cage accompanied by Kazuma Kuwabara Theme. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glady Shinker!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuwabara scores with a nice head shot.
Shinker misses with a head kick.
Shinker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shinker throws a lazy head kick
and Kuwabara counters with a single leg into guard. Shinker didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shinker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuwabara won't allow Shinker to sweep him here.
Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Shinker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shinker manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Shinker's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shinker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuwabara, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shinker stacks Kuwabara on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shinker!
Shinker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuwabara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shinker wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping him busy.
Shinker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuwabara's legs.
Shinker is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Shinker crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuwabara manages to get back to half guard.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shinker pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara looking for subs from the bottom but Shinker mounts him!
Kuwabara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuwabara is working hard here to advance position.
Kuwabara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kuwabara stops Shinker from standing up.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Shinker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shinker manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Shinker's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinker wants to stand but Kuwabara is controlling the position.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Shinker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shinker manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Shinker's guard.
Shinker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuwabara is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinker trying to keep a closed guard but Kuwabara is proving a slippery customer.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Shinker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shinker manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Shinker's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuwabara prevents Shinker from getting back to his feet.
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shinker dives on top into guard.
Kuwabara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shinker is aware though and is defending well.
Kuwabara working for a triangle but Shinker defends it easily.
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Shinker defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuwabara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shinker unleashes a big counter combination but Kuwabara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Glady Shinker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shinker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Shinker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shinker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Kuwabara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shinker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Shinker.
Kuwabara scores with a shot to the body.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Kuwabara drives through and clinches with Shinker against the cage.
Kuwabara working aggressively here.
Shinker breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara scores with the left hand. Shinker knows he should have avoided that one.
Kuwabara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shinker.
Kazuma Kuwabara is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara blocks a low kick nicely.
Shinker scores with a three punch combo!
Glady Shinker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Kuwabara finds it's way through Shinker's defenses.
Kuwabara closes the distance and clinches up with Shinker, looking for a takedown. Kuwabara pushes Shinker against the cage but Shinker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuwabara drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuwabara has gone for a leg lock! Shinker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuwabara's guard.
Shinker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuwabara is looking for a triangle but Shinker pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwabara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shinker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kuwabara is tightening it up a little... Shinker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shinker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shinker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kuwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuma Kuwabara!
A very excited looking Kazuma Kuwabara 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drederick Tatum (ranked 882 p4p, 106 weight class) and John Tabatabai (ranked 1823 p4p, 209 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drederick Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Tabatabai!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum scores with a jab to the body.
Tabatabai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatum.
Tatum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tabatabai struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Tatum avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
A short left from Tatum.
Tatum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tabatabai looks winded!
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatum.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tatum.
Tatum digs a right hand underneath Tabatabai's ribcage. Tabatabai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum misses with a body punch.
Tatum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tabatabai backwards.
Tatum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum cracks Tabatabai with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tabatabai or not.
Nice body punch from Tatum - that landed with a thud.
Tatum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tatum - that landed with a thud.
Tatum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tatum lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatum lands a hook that snaps the head of Tabatabai backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatum.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike.
Tabatabai is rocked!
Tatum pushes Tabatabai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tabatabai is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
Tatum creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tabatabai with a big uppercut! Tabatabai tries to clinch up but Tatum pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tabatabai to the mat! Tabatabai covers up and Tatum unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Drederick Tatum!
Drederick Tatum 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Popov (ranked 455 p4p, 24 weight class) and Kenrick Nikil Jr (ranked 851 p4p, 49 weight class). Nikil Jr has chosen Dark Horse - Andrew Baena as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Maxim Popov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Maxim Popov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maxim Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenrick Nikil Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popov has closed the distance and engaged Nikil Jr in a clinch.
Nikil Jr is trying to drag Popov to the mat but Popov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Popov lands with a light punch inside.
Popov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nikil Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Popov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikil Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Popov backwards.
Popov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikil Jr controls his hands.
Our sources have told us that Popov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Popov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Popov stops a takedown attempt from Nikil Jr.
Nikil Jr jumps guard.
Nikil Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Popov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nikil Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Nikil Jr stops Popov from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nikil Jr wants to control from the top but Popov keeps moving.
Popov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nikil Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Popov's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikil Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nikil Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikil Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nikil Jr stops Popov from standing up.
Nikil Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Popov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikil Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nikil Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikil Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nikil Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maxim Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenrick Nikil Jr.
Popov takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov is working Nikil Jr over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Popov - that landed with a thud.
Popov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Popov works on Nikil Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Nikil Jr looks winded!
A short left from Popov.
Popov scores with a shot to the side of Nikil Jr's head.
Nikil Jr blocks a body shot from Popov.
Popov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Popov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popov misses with the head strike.
Popov pushes Nikil Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nikil Jr blocks a body shot from Popov.
Popov lands a nice uppercut.
Popov stops a takedown attempt from Nikil Jr.
A shot in the inside from Popov.
Popov tries to work over Nikil Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nikil Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Popov scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikil Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Popov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Popov rushes Nikil Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Popov lands a nice shot to the body.
Popov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikil Jr blocks an uppercut.
Popov lands a right hand.
Popov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikil Jr backwards.
Nikil Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popov.
A short right from Popov.
Nikil Jr blocking some punches.
Nikil Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popov throws a head punch that misses.
Popov gets through Nikil Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Popov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nikil Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Popov swivels and escapes.
Nikil Jr misses with a straight right.
Popov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nikil Jr prevents a body shot from Popov.
Nikil Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Popov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Popov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nikil Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nikil Jr blocks an uppercut.
Popov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nikil Jr.
Maxim Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenrick Nikil Jr.
Popov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nikil Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov is looking to work some ground and pound but Nikil Jr has wrist control.
Popov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nikil Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nikil Jr striking off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nikil Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Popov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nikil Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Popov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikil Jr can do to turn this around?
Nikil Jr keeping full guard, as Popov tries to pass.
Popov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikil Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Popov wants to stand but Nikil Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Popov looking to sit in guard and control but Nikil Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nikil Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nikil Jr stands and throws Popov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Popov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikil Jr on the ground.
Popov taking a bit of punishment here - Nikil Jr scoring with strikes.
Popov tries to escape but Nikil Jr is in control.
Nikil Jr wants to control but Popov is keeping him busy.
Popov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nikil Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikil Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Nikil Jr landing strikes.
Kenrick Nikil Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Popov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Popov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nikil Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Popov down.
Nikil Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Popov wants to get back to his feet but Nikil Jr drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikil Jr staying calm.
Nikil Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Nikil Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Popov sneaks out the side door and pushes Nikil Jr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Popov has Nikil Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Popov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikil Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Popov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikil Jr tries to pull guard but Popov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Popov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikil Jrs head.
Nikil Jr is trying to pull guard but Popov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenrick Nikil Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Popov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Popov forces Nikil Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Popov - that landed with a thud.
Popov is pressed up against the cage. Nikil Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Popov down to the mat. Popov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Popov takes the fight into the clinch.
Nikil Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Popov walks away with a smile on his face. Nikil Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Popov clinches.
Popov stops a takedown attempt from Nikil Jr.
Maxim Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenrick Nikil Jr.
Popov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nikil Jr is trying to drag Popov to the mat but Popov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Popov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikil Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nikil Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Popov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikil Jr fails to pull guard.
Popov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Popov.
Popov lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Popov.
A short body shot lands from Popov as the two fighters clinch.
Popov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikil Jr controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Popov.
Popov lands a left hand.
Popov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Popov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nikil Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popov.
Popov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikil Jr backwards.
Maxim Popov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Popov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikil Jr backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popov lands a nice uppercut.
Popov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikil Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popov lands a body shot.
Popov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popov.
A right hook to the body lands for Popov.
Popov scores with a shot to the side of Nikil Jr's head.
Popov gets through Nikil Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Popov misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Popov.
Nikil Jr is rocked!
Popov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nikil Jr to his knees! Popov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Popov!
Maxim Popov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Kenrick Nikil Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will return. I will overcome this loss. A true warrior learns from his failures as much as from his successes.'.
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